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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3848 - 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial

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Graduated Blue Sunburst Dial
Metallic blue sunburst finishing gives this Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3848 a deep cobalt dial. Slim applied yellow gold baton hour markers and matching hands keep the face spare. The original Patek Philippe black alligator strap attaches straight to the ends of the elliptical 18K yellow gold case and fastens with a gold pin buckle. It comes with its original Patek Philippe presentation box, Geneva Certificate of Origin, Japan Registered Guarantee Card, and factory booklet.
A 1977 Reference In A 1968 Design
Debuting in 1968 around the 1:1.618 golden ratio, the Golden Ellipse established a geometric dress line beside the Calatrava. Reference 3848 joined the line in 1977 and carried that pure two-hand formula through the 1990s, driven by Patek Philippe's slim manual-wind Caliber 215, the same movement Patek used in the Calatrava 3796.
Warm Toning On Elliptical Gold
This piece is in Excellent Vintage Condition overall, with sharp elliptical proportions and warm gold oxidation on the caseback. The 18K yellow gold case holds crisp lines with natural rosy toning. The smooth bezel surrounds a clean blue sunburst dial with crisp gold markers and clean hands, and the sapphire crystal is clear. The original black alligator strap shows light wear near the lower lug and fastens on the signed 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Flat Profile In Blue And Gold
Slim manual-wind thickness and strap ends set flush against the elliptical case let the watch lie flat on the wrist, with no lug overhang. A blue dial in a yellow gold case is the pairing the Golden Ellipse is best known for.
Key Specs
Reference: 3848
Model: Golden Ellipse
Era: 1990s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 27mm x 32mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Smooth 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 7 - 8.5in
Strap: Original Patek Philippe Black Alligator
Dial: Blue Sunburst, Gold Stick Indices
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 38g
Includes: Original Box, Certificate of Origin, Registered Guarantee Card, and Booklet
SKU: 1935
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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