Patek Philippe 3738 Ellipse 18k 1970s

Name: Patek Philippe 3738 Ellipse 18k 1970s
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1274
Price: 25900.00 EUR
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Patek Philippe 3738 Ellipse 18k White Gold, 1970s - Golden Ratio Refined — The Ellipse Jumbo in Royal Blue

A bold expression of mathematical elegance from Patek Philippe, the Golden Ellipse Ref. 3738 captures the harmony between art, geometry, and horological mastery.

Originally launched in 1968, the Golden Ellipse broke convention by rejecting round and square cases — its design based on the golden ratio, a principle of natural perfection. The result was a watch of timeless simplicity, effortlessly sophisticated from every angle.

This Jumbo Ellipse iteration in 18k white gold elevates the design further with a deep royal blue sunburst dial. Beneath the dial, the ultra-thin Caliber 240 with a 22k gold micro-rotor showcases Patek’s commitment to discreet mechanical excellence.

The integrated white gold bracelet, sculpted to echo the case’s fluid curvature, ensures seamless comfort and aesthetic balance — a hallmark of Patek’s golden era of design.

A masterpiece of proportion, precision, and presence — equally suited for the collector’s vault or the wrist of a true aesthete.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original Patek Philippe blue sunburst dial in flawless condition
dial was replaced by Patek Philippe in September 2025
service hands and crown by Patek Philippe September 2025

BRACELET & CLASP:

original Patek Philippe 18k integrated white gold bracelet fitting up to 18.5 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
bracelet is adjustable by around 1 cm at the clasp; for major adjustments a goldsmith is needed
original Patek Philippe 18k white gold buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
3- body 18k white gold case
31 mm (without crown) / 35 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 5.5 mm thick
reference: 3738 / 118
Year: lates 1970s, maybe early 1980s
total weight: 104 g

MOVEMENT:

Patek Philippe Cal. 240 - automatic
features a 22k yellow gold microtor
27 jewels, 21600 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 10/2025
-10 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

comes with service invoice from German jeweler in September 2025
full service was done by Patek Philippe
during the service at Patek Philippe following parts have been renewed: crown, dial, tube, hands, gaskets, movement parts
two years of warrenty from the jeweler on all above listed works
GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1274

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.

The buying process for deliveries to outside the European Union - insofar as your destination is relevant for import tax - is handled as followed:

1. You order the watch through our shop or by direct wire transfer

2. We claim the export documents at the German customs (takes 1 working day)

3. We are shipping the watch insured via DHL Express or Fedex (takes 2-3 days to reach your country)

4. You will receive an E-Mail with the requested import taxes from Fedex/DHL Express which you can pay online

5. The watch will be delivered usually within 5 working days (sometimes longer, depending on customs)

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