Thanks MTR - I really did choose it because of the dark date number. It is also available with a white date but I agree it is better with dark numbers. Thanks | Patek Philippe

Ref 3800 a polarising reference - love or loathe

By: watch-guy.com : July 1st, 2021-10:46

The ref 3800 is a bit of a red headed step child- its not the ref 3700 (grandpa) or the ref 5711 (hot young thing ) Why is this ? Well for a start its size - 37.5mm Some may say this is too small for a sports watch . . well let me counter the ultimate spo...

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Thanks MTR - I really did choose it because of the dark date number. It is also available with a white date but I agree it is better with dark numbers. Thanks

Ref 3800 a polarising reference - love or loathe

Thanks for a thought-provoking post Julian, and for making a good case for this beautiful and less hyped Nautilus version...I have several friends (mainly with smaller wrists) who own and greatly enjoy a 3800, with good reason IMO! ;-) Cheers.

Yup, I think this watch is truly unloved for all the wrong reasons. A lot of people feel it is too small but if you are used o wearing vintage , the size is perfect.

I love the 3800

Nice !! - ? white gold ?

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Thanks Julian for a good post !

Thanks Gordon I think I have found my everyday watch !

I like this Nautilus,

Thanks MTR - I really did choose it because of the dark date number. It is also available with a white date but I agree it is better with dark numbers. Thanks

I too like the 3800 compared to the 5711a. They are more charming. Sexy, my opinion. 😊

Me too. Not that I ever had the chance to get a 5711 - actually not true . Got offered on with white dial about a year ago and passed

I agree 100%. I cut loose a 5726 a while back and don't miss it. (If I only knew) I own a 3800 and I think it is "THE" Nautilus.

love that gold number !

I think it is a great reference and looks awesome on you. I have a small wrist as well snd even though I wear the more modern and larger references, I really think the 3800 reference and 5800 reference would also look great for my wrist size 👍

Thank you .. would have loved to compare with 3700 but not possible . Does anyone have a pic of both together ?

What’s not to like? It’s a beautiful reference