Patek Philippe Nautilus

The Nautilus is without question one of the great horological icons of the 1970s, and one of the most in-demand timepiece models on the planet. Collectors and prospectors alike are clamoring to get their hands on Genta's second great luxury sports watch, and with the recent news of the discontinuation of the flagship reference 5711 in steel, this dramatic rise in popularity shows no signs of slowing down.  This midsize Nautilus, a Reference 3800/1J, embodies all of the porthole-inspired character of its larger siblings. Dating to the 1980s, it shows off a solid, yellow gold 37mm case with a courtside ready, factory diamond-set bezel, a matching yellow gold integrated bracelet, Patek's Calibre 335 SC automatic movement, and a stunning blue tapestry Sigma dial with diamond-set indices and a luminous handset.  A Patek Philippe Nautilus  — in any of its variations — is a very special thing. But we'd be lying if we said we didn't have a real affinity for the Ref. 3800 midsize models — particularly one that shines bright like a diamond!