Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 53
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 3605 / 1, SELF-WINDING, BLUE “SIGMA” DIAL, INTEGRATED BRACELET; “ELLIPSE D’OR”, SO-CALLED “JUMBO”; 18K WHITE GOLD
HKD 160,000 - 240,000
EUR 20,400 - 30,500 / CHF 20,000 - 30,000 / USD 20,300 - 30,400
Sold: HKD 200,000
18K white gold, self-winding, vertical elliptical-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, blue colour “sunburst” “Sigma” dial with radial applied 18K white gold indexes and one horological complication:
· Date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model “Ellipse d’Or”, so-called “Jumbo
Reference 3605 / 1
Year circa 1990
Movement No. 1 801 049
Case No. 2 752 815
Material 18K white gold
Bracelet integrated 18K yellow gold PP bracelet with clasp
Length 175 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 28-255 C, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal), 36 jewels
Dimensions 42 x 33 mm.
Weight 115 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Patek Philippe, “Ellipse d’or”
The “Ellipse d’or” model was inspired by the “Golden section” (“Divina proportione” or “Proportio continua”), which is the perfect equilibrium of shapes and corresponds to the ratio 1/1.6181.
The family of the Golden Ellipse watches were lanched in 1968 and is still in production today, making it one of the most long-lasting models ever manufactured by the firm.
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“Sigma” dials
In the 1970s, the presence of the two Greek letters “Sigma” on either side of “SWISS” was intended to give a distinctive sign to Swiss-made dials with solid gold hour-indexes. Only members of APRIOR (Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l’Or) were entitled to use this mark; among them, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, IWC and Omega.