Patek Philippe Ellipse 3838J 1980s
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SHOW ALL AVAILABLE WATCHES →Originally debuted in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model designed by Patek Philippe has transcended the formality of employing only traditional shaped wristwatches. It’s bold case design of balancing between roundness and rectangularity have led to what watch connoisseurs consider as a golden ratio.
Our reference 3838/J comes in fantastic condition and a flawless blue sigma sunburst dial including the original Patek Philippe leather strap and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. It just had a professional service at WEMPE / Patek Philippe.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original Patek Philippe never touched blue sunburst sigma dial in flawless condition
- original service dial from Patek Philippe (January 2025)
- original hands & crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- original Patek Philippe black leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
- original 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 31 mm (without crown) / 35.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 5.6 mm thick
- reference: 3838/J
- year: 1980s
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Quartz Cal. E27
- professionally serviced 01/2025 by WEMPE / Patek Philippe
BOX & PAPERS:
- service invoice from WEMPE January 2025 (new dial & all over check)
- service invoice from WEMPE September 2024 (battery change)
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
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