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Patek Nautilus 3800 Midsize First Impessions

HaydenM

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Hi All,

I recently got myself a Patek Nautilus 3800 from a dealer (appears to not be a TD here while is on the forum I most frequent so I won't name him here) and as there appears to be very little information on the watch here I decided to quickly write up a little for anybody who may be interested, especially as they're currently on sale at quite a few dealers.

I picked up this watch for $188USD advertised with an asian 2824-2, I've not opened it up to confirm the movement but given how it works and that I've dealt with this dealer many times before I've no reason to doubt that it is what is advertised.



My first warning to anybody interested is that this watch is absolutely small. It measures approximately 35mm between 1:30 and 7:30 and 37.6mm across the horizontal wings of the case. Thankfully the case is also a lovely 9mm in height which is really nice and thin. Seriously consider the size of this watch if you're interested. It works great for people with girly wrists like me, but for many here who are used to larger watches it would look / feel comical.

Left to Right: Rolex 1675 Cartel, Patek Nautilus 3800 BP, Rolex Explorer 1016 JMB, Rolex Submariner 16610 BK

Left to Right: Patek Nautilus 3800 BP, Rolex Submariner 16610 BK

The bracelet overall feels decent but can definitely catch hairs much more ferociously than the standard oyster or jubilee bracelets to which I'm accustomed. The clasp is serviceable though very stiff, I'm not sure if this will lighten up through use. it must also be noted that due to the design there is no micro-adjustment.
The crownguards do certainly make this crown far from easy to operate in the winding position but the date set and especially the time set is buttery smooth.
It must also be noted that the PATEK PHILIPPE on the dial definitely looks closer to PATEKPHILIPPE with the space between the two words being almost non existent.

This watch is far from super-rep quality but also has a price quite far from it as well.

Overall for all of the svelte wristed gents on the forum (or the ladies) it is a great way to get a nautilus if the 5711 is just too big for your wrist, for those for whom that does not apply, enjoy your 5711s you lucky bastards :p

And of course, an obligatory wrist shot:
 

Kakadu786

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Nice post mate, but for me to late [emoji51][emoji23] I bought it and was quite shocked when the watch arrived! It's so tiny and small and btw I have small wrists for a guy anyway nice post!IMG_4507.JPG


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Gmt16710R

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Really Nice! I'm looking for this watch too..but I'm waiting because of the case diameter. In your opinion how would it fit good on a 18.5cm wrist (7.3")? Thank you!
(Please forgive me for my bad English :V )
 

HaydenM

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Really Nice! I'm looking for this watch too..but I'm waiting because of the case diameter. In your opinion how would it fit good on a 18.5cm wrist (7.3")? Thank you!
(Please forgive me for my bad English :V )

Case size is ~37.7mm horizontal measurement (excluding crown), ~39.4mm horizontal (including crown), 35mm at 45 degree diagonal, 39mm "lug to lug" (does overhand a bit more due to integrated bracelet.
 

Gmt16710R

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Thank you! Pulled the trigger on it!

It really looks smaller than it actually is.

Here's a pic!
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Rainbowkin

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Thank you! Pulled the trigger on it!

It really looks smaller than it actually is.

Here's a pic!
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Congrats on the watch. I was going to say it could be small for your wrist...
Also the dwo looks weird...... If you decide to move onto the 5711's stock/hybrid/franken I encourage you to do so.
 
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Gmt16710R

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Congrats on the watch. I was going to say it could be small for your wrist...
Also the dwo looks weird...... If you decide to move onto the 5711's stock/hybrid/franken I encourage you to do so.

Thank you.

You confirmed my thoughts..

Anyway, still an enjoyable piece (I was coming from the U1 DhGate cheapie 5711 experience).

Will pull the trigger on a 5711..Maybe PF or PPF and keeping it stock. Going franken needs some serious amount of budget.


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Rainbowkin

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Thank you.

You confirmed my thoughts..

Anyway, still an enjoyable piece (I was coming from the U1 DhGate cheapie 5711 experience).

Will pull the trigger on a 5711..Maybe PF or PPF and keeping it stock. Going franken needs some serious amount of budget.


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Or you could do a little research on the popular PF/PPF hybrid mod. Totally budget is around $1500 if you buy new watches plus all the mods done and can sell the donor watch to get some money back.
 
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Gmt16710R

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Or you could do a little research on the popular PF/PPF hybrid mod. Totally budget is around $1500 if you buy new watches plus all the mods done and can sell the donor watch to get some money back.

Still out of budget lol ????

Maybe I'll take a little step on taking the first PF/PPF.

I know this watch is nearly impossible to have exactly 1:1 without swapping, modding or going franken.

I never saw It in person (probably a 5712 from far) so I think... for me the details gap between PF, PPF, Gen are an acceptable aspect of this game (for now).

Once the budget is no longer a problem, I can go searching for perfection, the best part of this Hobby (and the most expensive).

Forgive me for my English.


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Gmt16710R

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The dial is greenish, like emerald..and the dial texture is wrong..the stripes are wider on the rep.


look how different is compared with a gen pic found on internet (I know, not the same light conditions)

The rep
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The gen
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And it's hard to find a correct dial (Read on another thread of MBK 3800, nearly impossible to find) and bracelet.


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