Patek Phillippe 3738 Ellipse Jumbo 1980s

Quiet Perfection - Rare white gold Patek Philippe 3738 Ellipse Jumbo with MK1 sunburst dial and Caliber 240.

Bold yet balanced, the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse redefined classic watchmaking when it launched in 1968 — its elliptical form inspired by the divine golden ratio. This rare Reference 3738, also known as the Jumbo, translates that vision into its most refined and wearable form.

Its flawless MK1 sunburst blue dial — a signature of the Ellipse line — glows subtly in shifting light. Beneath the surface beats the ultra-thin Caliber 240, one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic automatic movements, known for its 22k gold micro-rotor and elegant proportions.

Exceptionally preserved and complete with its original strap and white gold buckle, this is Patek Philippe at its most poetic: restrained, timeless, and endlessly captivating.

- 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 white gold buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k white 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
• reference: 3738
• year: early 1980s
• total weight: 47 g

MOVEMENT:

• Patek Philippe Cal. 240 - automatic
• 27 jewels, 21600 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 08/2025
• +5 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER box
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1143