Vintage Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse watch, stainless steel, blue sunburst dial, ellipse case, quartz movement, on wrist, black background

Vintage Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse watch, stainless steel, blue sunburst dial, ellipse case, quartz movement, on wrist, blurred background

Vintage Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse watch, stainless steel, blue sunburst dial, ellipse case, quartz movement, in box, blurred background

Vintage Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse watch, stainless steel, blue sunburst dial, ellipse case, quartz movement, on wrist, black background, video

Vintage Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse watch, stainless steel, blue sunburst dial, ellipse case, quartz movement, video of details

Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse 1985

Name: Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse 1985
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1335
Price: 10900.00 EUR
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BRAND HISTORY

Patek Philippe 3930 Ellipse — Stainless Steel (1985)

A rare and elegant take on one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic designs.

This Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 3930 stands out immediately for its stainless steel case — an uncommon metal for the Ellipse line, which was traditionally crafted in precious metals. Combined with its integrated lugs and slim, refined profile, this piece offers a modern, understated interpretation of the classic Ellipse aesthetic.

The deep blue sunburst sigma dial is untouched and flawless, displaying the clean minimalist design language that has defined the Ellipse since 1968. Balanced, refined, and unmistakably Patek, it pairs beautifully with the matching steel folding clasp.

Best of all, this example comes as a full set, complete with the original certificate, Wempe Munich purchase invoice, and Patek Philippe box — a true collector’s package rarely seen with this reference.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched blue sigma sunburst dial in flawless condition
original hands and crown

STRAP & CLASP:

original Patek Philippe black leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 1.9 mm thick
original Patek Philippe stainless steel folding clasp

CASE:

great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
29 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 6 mm thick
reference: 3930
year: 1985
total weight: 34 g

MOVEMENT:

Patek Philippe Cal. E23C - Quartz
professionally checked 11/2025

BOX & PAPERS:

comes with original certificate from Patek Philippe from 1985 (selling date January 1989)
original purchase invoice from German jeweler WEMPE Munich in January 1989
original Patek Philippe box and carton

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1335

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.