What is the difference between the 3700 and 3800 Nautilus?
The 3700 fits wide and flat on wrist. The 3800 where it’s more compact, more balanced, but a little less noticeable. Furthermore, watch sizes of that era were much smaller, so to have a 42mm piece was considered hugely oversized and this is where the 3800 fits in, sized at 38mm and more acceptable to the general public.
What is the difference between Nautilus 3700 and 5711?
Seconds hand: The 5711/1A features a central seconds hand, while the 3700/1A has only hour and minute hands. Typography: The 3700/1A uses a bolder font that fits the 1970s style, while the 5711/1A has a more modern typeface. Case: 5711/1A has a slightly thicker case due to its three-part construction. Here are some key differences we spotted between the two. Dial: Seconds hand: The 5711/1A features a central seconds hand, while the 3700/1A has only hour and minute hands. Typography: The 3700/1A uses a bolder font that fits the 1970s style, while the 5711/1A has a more modern typeface.
What’s so special about a nautilus?
Cool facts The nautilus is the only cephalopod with an external shell. Much like zebras, nautiluses can be individually identified based on their striped shell patterns. Their stripes are fixed, but they stretch out as they grow. In young animals the shells are striped all over. Newly hatched juveniles already have well developed (though tiny) shells. The chambered nautilus is one of the longest living cephalopods, reaching ages of over 20 years old. The nautiluses are also the only cephalopods that reproduce multiple times.
Why is nautilus so rare?
Following the K-Pg extinction event most nautiloid species went extinct, while members of Coleoidea managed to survive. Following the mass extinction, the nautilus became the only extant species of nautiloids. While the golden nautilus is the rarest species, it’s not the only target. All chambered nautiluses are valuable, as are other mollusks, and “deep water mining” for the shell trade is obliterating them all.Until recently the nautilus were thought to be rare animals occurring at only a few sites, but are now known to occur throughout most of the tropical Indo-Pacific region.
Why is Nautilus so expensive?
Limited production ensures that demand consistently outpaces supply, driving prices far above retail. Collectors also value the Nautilus for its timeless design and mechanical excellence. References like the 5711/1A in stainless steel and the newer 5811/1G in white gold have become benchmarks in the luxury watch world. The Aquanaut also tends to be more accessible in terms of price, making it an attractive option for younger collectors or those new to the brand. However, it lacks the historical significance of the Nautilus and may not have the same level of prestige among traditional watch enthusiasts.