{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ellipse-3848j-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sunburst-dial","title":"Patek Philippe Ellipse 3848J - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Design Born From The Golden Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Patek Philippe Ellipse is one of the most enduring and elegant designs of the 20th century. Launched in 1968, its shape is famously derived from the \"golden ratio,\" an ancient mathematical principle of harmonious proportions. The Reference 3848, produced between 1977 and 1998, captures this purity perfectly. Its iconic form, halfway between a circle and a rectangle, is rendered here in solid 18K yellow gold. Paired with a deep blue sunburst dial, the watch is a masterclass in minimalist design, proving that true luxury needs no complication or excess.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn All Original, Complete Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat sets this particular Ellipse apart is its completeness. The watch retains its original Patek Philippe leather strap and, crucially, its signed 18K gold buckle. For a vintage dress watch of this caliber, finding an example that has not had its key components replaced over the decades is increasingly difficult. This piece offers the experience of owning an Ellipse just as it would have been delivered from the boutique, a detail that is paramount for serious collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent And Uncompromised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in excellent overall condition. The 18K yellow gold case is sharp, unpolished, and well-preserved, showing minimal signs of wear. The signature blue sunburst dial is perfect, with no degradation to the finish, and the crystal is clean and free of marks. The original strap and buckle are likewise in fantastic shape, completing a package that is both honest and uncompromised. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual Of A Manual Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Ellipse is more than just a beautiful object; it is an experience. The manual wind movement inside requires a daily interaction, a quiet moment each morning to power the watch for the day ahead. This simple ritual creates a tangible connection between the owner and the machine, a bond that is lost with automatic pieces. For the person who appreciates timeless design, uncompromising quality, and the deliberate pace of a hand-wound watch, this Ellipse is a perfect fit.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3848J\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ellipse\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977-1998\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27x37mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Leather Strap\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sunburst\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Patek Philippe Buckle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1389\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55396012917027,"sku":"11389","price":22500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF0915_124bf8a8-189b-43b3-8aad-6c231f35e64f.jpg?v=1785350765","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/patek-philippe-ellipse-3848j-18k-yellow-gold-blue-sunburst-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}