Patek Philippe 3738 Jumbo Ellipse 1980s

Name: Patek Philippe 3738 Jumbo Ellipse 1980s
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: #1097
Price: 19900.0 EUR
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Description
Brand History

Patek Philippe 3738 Jumbo Ellipse – Golden Ratio in Motion

Boldly minimal, mathematically perfect.

First introduced in 1968, the Golden Ellipse shattered convention with its elliptical case — a design inspired by the divine golden ratio. This rare 3738 “Jumbo” reference from the 1980s takes that legacy to its most wearable and refined form.

The standout feature? A flawless MK1 blue sunburst dial, radiating under every movement of light. Framed by an 18k yellow gold case, the watch measures a balanced 31 x 35.5 mm — large for its time, timeless for today.

At its heart ticks the legendary Patek Philippe Caliber 240 — ultra-thin, automatic, and meticulously serviced. Paired with the original Patek Philippe blue leather strap and yellow gold buckle, this watch is elegance distilled.

Whether you see it as sculpture, statement, or legacy — the Ellipse remains one of the most poetic watches ever made.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched blue sunburst dial (MK1) in flawless condition
original hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

original Patek Philippe blue leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 1.9 mm thick
original Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
31 mm (without crown) / 35.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 5.9 mm thick
Ref.: 3738
Year: 1980s
total weight: 46 g

MOVEMENT:

Patek Philippe Cal. 240 - automatic
27 jewels, 21600 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 08/2025
-9 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1097

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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