Patek Phillipe Nautilus 3800/1J Vintage 1984 - To Polish or Not To Polish?

[Shawnhak]

Hi TRF members,

Wanted to get some input on whether or not I should polish my Patek Phillipe Nautilus 3800/1J with gilt dial. It’s a 1984 model that is in pretty good condition but has a few scratches on the bezel and bracelet that could use a tune up. I’m thinking of sending it in to Patek for authorized service in NYC and polishing it when I send it in for service.

Goal is to wear the timepiece and enjoy it for a year or so and potentially sell down the road, so I want to ensure being able to enjoy the timepiece while also preserving its value as a vintage work of art. Feedback or opinions are always appreciated, thank you!

Would also love to know if anyone has seen similar models and has an idea of the current market value of this model in its current condition as is.

Cheers,
Shawn