PATEK PHILIPPE, Genève, Golden Ellipse, "Jumbo", wristwatch, 31 x 35,5 mm,
18K gold, automatic (microrotor in 22K gold), sapphire crystal, dial in blue gold, integrated leather strap, original buckle in 18K gold, cert (not dated) ca 1986, box, paper box.
Caliber 240, Movement nr 1.195.907, Reference nr 3738/100, Case nr 2.883.571
Movement (9/10)
Dial and hands (9/10)
Case (7/10)
Integrated Leather Strap (Original)
Buckle (Original Buckle in 18K gold)
Certificate (Yes), Not dated
Box (Yes), damaged
Overall Opinion (8/10)
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
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Golden Ellipse- Marrying ancient and modern
With its divine proportions, the case of the Golden Ellipse, launched in 1968, has no doubt inspired one of the most beautiful chapters of horological history. Thanks to its unique blend of bold simplicity and formal purity, this watch has become one of the flagships of the Patek Philippe collection and most certainly one of its most instantly recognizable creations.
The elliptical design is based on the golden section, a ratio discovered more than two thousand years ago. It has intrigued philosophers and artists alike and is spontaneously perceived as visually agreeable and perfectly balanced.