Patek Philippe 3546 Ellipse 18k Güblin 1970s

Name: Patek Philippe 3546 Ellipse 18k Güblin 1970s
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1031
Price: 9900.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€9.900

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Golden Ratio in Motion — A Double-Signed Design Icon

The Golden Ellipse, introduced by Patek Philippe in 1968, broke away from the conventional — replacing circles and squares with perfect harmony through the golden ratio. This Ref. 3546 is one of the earliest expressions of that philosophy, balancing bold design and timeless elegance.

What makes this example truly exceptional is the “GÜBELIN” double-signed dial, indicating it was retailed through the prestigious Swiss jeweler Gübelin — a detail collectors deeply appreciate for its rarity and provenance.

Its 18k yellow gold case is slim, sophisticated, and in superb condition. Powered by the manual-wind Caliber 23-300, this watch is not just a visual masterpiece but also a symbol of mechanical excellence. It comes complete with the original Patek Philippe gold buckle, making it a complete vintage treasure.

A watch that needs no embellishment — just appreciation.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original Patek Philippe golden double signed GÜBELIN dial in great condition
original hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

black GOLDAMMER leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
original Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
27 mm (without crown) / 34 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 6 mm thick
reference: 3546
year: 1966-1971
total weight: 36 g

MOVEMEN:

Patek Philippe Cal. 23 - 300 - manual wound
18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 09/2025
+9 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1031

Patek Philippe

Some names don’t need introduction — only reverence. Patek Philippe, founded in 1839, is one of the oldest and most respected watchmakers in the world. But more than that, it’s the name that lives at the very top of the collector’s imagination. For those who know, a vintage Patek Philippe isn’t simply a watch. It’s an heirloom of design, precision, and quiet prestige.

Every detail, every line, every movement has been considered. Case proportions that feel sculpted by time itself. Dials that remain perfectly legible, impossibly elegant, eternally relevant. And inside, movements so refined they’re often admired more than worn — bridges beveled by hand, gears finished to perfection, not for show, but for the integrity of the craft.

Whether it’s a Calatrava from the golden age of dress watches, a mid-century perpetual calendar, or a discreet reference once made in extremely limited numbers, a vintage Patek tells stories without ever raising its voice.

Collectors understand this: to own a vintage Patek Philippe is not about display. It’s about devotion — to heritage, to restraint, to the long arc of time. It’s for those who value rarity not in hype, but in meaning. Those who understand why “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well — you know the rest.

These watches are the summit of classic horology. Not because they try to be — but because they simply are. Wearing one connects you to a lineage of kings, scholars, and creators. And in a world where luxury too often shouts, Patek Philippe whispers — with unmatched grace and permanence.

Because some vintage watches impress.

But only a Patek Philippe moves you.