So here is some info for you; first of all the letters AJ next to the ref. code signify the case material of the watch,for example in your case A is Stainless steel ( Acier in french) and J is Yellow gold (Jaune in french which means yellow ) so AJ in total is stainless steel & 18k yellow gold. This is a Patek Philippe Nautilus unisex 3800/1 watch.(This is the mid-sized "La Classique" Nautilus model from the first generation of the Nautilus family) having 37,5 mm case size as you said with a blue dial with a Sapphire Crystal glass, it is powered by an automatic movement.Circa 1980's.(Reference 3800 was available from 1981 to 2006 in 4 series (,1st Series until 1988, 2nd Series until 1992, 3rd Series until 1997, 4th Series until 2006 ).In general It was available in steel, steel and gold, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum etc .The reference 3800 pays homage to the original Nautilus reference 3700 with a similar design except in a smaller case with center seconds hand .later It was replaced by reference 5800).In 1982 price list from Germany shows that the retail was 7,500DM ($3,000) for a full stainless steel 3800/1 In contrast, the two-tone (that you have) known as the 3800/1 AJ, was priced at around 15,150DM ($6,060).Also your watch has a black date disc, it would appear that black date discs were exclusively used in the early stages of production, with a very small number of white date discs also used from early on. From around 1990 onwards, there is a clear shift, with only white date discs being used, and the black ones seemingly disappearing from circulation.Also I am guessing that your watch has the 335 SC ( 28,800 A/h) movement The 335 SC was Patek Philippe’s attempt to bring the movement of the Nautilus line in-house, away from the same Jaeger LeCoultre ébauche that their competitors were using. The calibre was first introduced in 1980 (i think your watch was made around there '82ish )and was housed in the very first versions of the 3800, shortly thereafter. The 335 SC was just a touch smaller than its predecessor, coming in at 27mm in diameter, compared with 28m. However, it was slightly thicker too, at 3.45mm compared to 3.05mm of the calibre 28-255 C. This new movement ran at 28,800 A/h with 29 jewels. It didn’t have the Geneva seal, nor did it have a Gyromax balance spring.It is estimated that this first version of the movement was used until 1987, whereby an updated version of the same calibre was introduced, integrating a quick set date. Five years later, in 1992, the calibre was completely replaced by the 330 SC, beginning the third generation. This new calibre came in two successive versions. The first one is known as the 330 134, which managed to qualify for the Geneva Seal, whilst all the other specifications appear to stay the same. This is until 1997, where the 330 194 began production, signalling the start of the fourth and final generation, keeping the Geneva Seal but dropping the oscillations to 21,600 A/h. The first versions of the 330 194 calibre still had 29 jewels, which was later upped to 30.In summary, there are therefore four main generations of movements, which can be tracked chronologically, with relative accuracy: 335 non-quick set (1981-1987), 335 quick set (1987-1992), 330/134 (1992-1997) and 330/194 (1997-2006). Hope you found the info you where looking for...👌
Hi Gio, Im Fahmi from Malaysia , my wife's dad has the same watch but with (diamonds on outer bezel and on the supposedly numerical position on the face) bought in 1984 or 1986 and im keeping it now , i have a question about the bracelet last piece where the lock clip snap on it. refer at minute 3.20 on this video. you see the one gold bar attached to the last part of the bracelet is missing or could it supposed to be like that? my father in law didn't even noticed it because he have this and aquanaut just for collection/inheritance with other Hublot's and Rolexes. that is why he cannot remember much most of the watches are bought 40 over years ago. i genuinely thought that the part was accidentally fell off or just missing during bracelet fotting or servicing. its it supposed to be like that?
I finally got my grail watch! Nautilus 3800/1 stainless steel. I'm 30 years young, just wanted to encourage anyone chasing these high-end time-pieces. One of the best invesments you can ever make. Good luck! Thanks for the review bro 💯⌚
Hey Mike, I just was wondering the other day if we’d be getting any new watch vlogs; I’m in the process of purchasing my first luxury watch. Next time, inquire to Crown & Caliber about a Vacheron Constantin Overseas. A bit bigger than the Patek, but it’s an elite timepiece that watch enthusiasts put on the same level as Rolex, AP, and Patek. I think the blue dial would suit you well. More life brotha!
Mike I think a Cartier Santos would fit your style well. Especially on the bracelet. Great video. It’s refreshing to hear you talk about watches instead of a lot of other watch related channels.
Huge lane for you out here for you bro. I heard Joe Budden say on his podcast " Spotify tried to give podcast team used Rolex's as a bonus. His reply was used Rolex are you guys crazy. Everyone laugh except me.
Got a Rolex oyster with the two tone face plate. Got a small wrist too that patek a dope piece and more subtle. Probably would like that more but it’s out of my bracket for right now. Got a movado that replicate the simplistic look 💯 keep grinding gz
Royal Oaks are my favorite. But not ready yet. Crown does have a nice preowned Rolex Submariner 16610 sitting there looking like a puppy in the mall. $8600 You have to do a episode on how these watches hold there value. Especially Rolex
I like that Rolex better is timeless. You should definite do a collab with Roman Sharf. He will you on point. Luxury watches can be very lucrative. Excellent way to network with millionaires. You would fit right in.
Smh we gotta do better stop chasing after the things these rappers buy it gets you no where....get a house pay your car off n get out of debt than buy them things later.....
