Patek Philippe
Reference 3848 Ellipse | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1978
Estimate
8,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
Dial: blue
Caliber: cal. 215 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1’324’142
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back
Case number: 535’215
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 32 x 27 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box, Certificate of Identity and Guarantee of Origin dated February 24th, 1978, Operating Instructions booklet, and booklet
The distinctive elliptical form of this family of watches is derived from the Golden Section, a mathematical ratio long associated with perfect proportion and timeless balance.
From the late 1960s through the 1980s, the Ellipse became the watch of the jet set, svelte, refined, and unmistakably modern. It stands as one of Patek Philippe’s most accomplished design contributions to watchmaking in the second half of the twentieth century.
The Ellipse quickly captured the imagination, emerging as the timepiece the international elite had been waiting for. More than a watch, it became a symbol of a particular lifestyle and understated elegance.
The present example offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a piece that embodies purity of design and quiet sophistication. Presented in very good condition, it features the classic yellow gold case with blue dial configuration and is further enhanced by the presence of its original Certificate and original box, both remarkably well preserved.