Later this month, Chiswick Auctions is expected to sell the Patek Philippe REF: 3800/1A-012 for upwards of £45,000 GBP (approximately $56,000 USD). The timepiece is a rare collectible and dates ...

This example is the Jumbo Nautilus' (ref. 3700) younger sibling: The Nautilus ref. 3800. Aside from a slightly smaller case diameter, the 3800 is mechanically and aesthetically similar to the 3700.

So, in 1981, Patek introduced a slimmer version, known as reference 3800. That watch came in at 37 millimeters, or what is now lovingly referred to as midsize—think of this model as the Audi Q8 ...

Patek Philippe’s 3800, in particular, has become a go-to model for women, thanks to its smaller 37.5 mm size, compared to the 3700 at 42 mm. The size of the dial isn’t the only difference ...