Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2018

LOT 250

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3738 / 6; ELLIPSE, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 64,000 - 80,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 8,250 - 10,300

18K yellow gold, self-winding, vertical oval-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, snap-on case-back, with blue dial


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Brand Patek Philippe

Model Ellipse; retailed by Beyer, Zurich

Reference Ref. 3738 / 6

Year 1980

Movement No. 1 192 490

Case No. 549 143

Bracelet Integrated 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe link bracelet with clasp (by Jean-Pierre Ecoffey, Geneva), approx. overall length 195 mm.

Caliber 240, with Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, Geneva seal, 22K yellow gold micro-rotor

Dimensions 36 x 31 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original fitted box; Extract from the Archives

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated April 24, 2015, mentioned that this watch was sold on August 6, 1981. Patek Philippe, Ellipse The Ellipse model was first introduced in 1968, inspired by the Golden section, which is the perfect equilibrium of shapes and corresponds to the ratio 1/1.6181. The family of the Golden Ellipse watches is still in production today, making it one of the most long-lasting models ever manufactured by the firm.