I love the 3800

It wears really well on your wrist!

Had a 5711 and let it go.

Fell in love with my 3800. I will not let this one go…

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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...

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.

By: FabR : July 1st, 2021-11:05

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.

By: watch-guy.com : July 1st, 2021-20:30

I love the 3800

By: Mark : July 1st, 2021-12:41

It wears really well on your wrist! Had a 5711 and let it go. Fell in love with my 3800. I will not let this one go… ...

This Nautilus looks good on your wrist ! Enjoy it often !

Thanks Gordon I think I have found my everyday watch !

By: watch-guy.com : July 1st, 2021-20:28

I like this Nautilus,

By: MTR : July 2nd, 2021-19:14

also because it has a date window matching with the dial colour. This looks really great for me. I can’t live with a (standard) white date window on a dark dial since IMHO this ruins the whole design of the dial. I think this 37mm case fits your wrist per...

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

By: watch-guy.com : July 4th, 2021-20:42

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

By: geross : July 3rd, 2021-06:45

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

By: watch-guy.com : July 4th, 2021-20:43

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.

By: jimidnsr : July 3rd, 2021-18:53

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love that gold number !

By: watch-guy.com : July 4th, 2021-20:43

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 👍

By: holdemchamp1225 : July 4th, 2021-19:05

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

By: watch-guy.com : July 4th, 2021-20:44

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

By: ChristianDK : July 4th, 2021-21:10

And as you say, if you have a small wrist. For your wrist size it’s obviously perfect. People are sometimes to fixated on certain references as “the right one to own”. Huge congratulations, J! It’s a wonderful watch.

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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