Patek Philippe 3848 Ellipse Onyx 1978

Name: Patek Philippe 3848 Ellipse Onyx 1978
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1607
Price: 24900.00 EUR
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Description
Brand History

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3848 – Mid-Size Perfection with Onyx Stone Dial 1978

Since its debut in 1968, the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse has stood apart from traditional watch design. Inspired by the mathematical harmony of the golden ratio, the Ellipse perfectly balances round and rectangular forms, creating one of the most elegant silhouettes in horology.

This rare reference 3848/900, known as the desirable mid-size model, captures that philosophy beautifully. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the watch features a black Onyx stone dial, which contrasts perfectly against the warm gold case.

Inside beats the manually wound Patek Philippe Cal. 215, a movement celebrated for its reliability, elegant construction, and timeless simplicity.

A beautifully preserved Golden Ellipse — combining perfect proportions, Onyx stone dial, and classic Patek Philippe refinement.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched Onyx dial in flawless condition
original hands and cabochon crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of wear
some scratches on case back which can be polished away easily
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
27 mm (without crown) / 32.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 5.9 mm thick
reference: 3848/900
Year: 1978
total weight: 34 g

MOVEMENT:

Patek Philippe Cal. 215 - manual wind
18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 06/2026
+4 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1607

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.

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