Patek Philippe Ellipse d'Or 1988

Originally debuted in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model designed by Patek Philippe has transcended the formality of employing only traditional shaped wristwatches. Its bold case design of balancing between roundness and rectangularity have led to what watch connoisseurs consider as a golden ratio.

Our reference 3848, also known as the mid-size model comes in outstanding condition and a stunning blue sigma sunburst dial with the Patek Philippe automatic Cal. 215 including the original papers from first purchase 1988 in Milano, Italy.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing tiny traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold Favre & Perret case with snap-on case back
• 27 mm (without crown) / 32.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 5.9 mm thick
• Ref.: 3848
• Year: 1988
• total weight: 38 g

MOVEMENT:

• Patek Philippe Cal. 215 - manual wind
• 18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 07/2024
• +9 sec/d / 250°

DIAL:

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

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• original Patek Philippe black crocodile leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 1.8 mm thick
• original Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold buckle

BOX & PAPERS:

• comes with original Patek Philippe certificate from 1988
• sold by Italian jeweler Luigi Verga in Milano
• the original Patek Philippe papers pouch has some stains on the back, but is totally intact

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #498