Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 287

Ref. 3848 Gold Ellipse Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse d'Or," No. 1331902, case No. 2811754, Ref. 3848/1. Made in 1976. Fine oval 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold bracelet "à mailles." Accompanied by 2 extra bracelet sections.

C. Two-body, solid, polished. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, freesprung self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.