PATEK PHILIPPE | GOLDEN ELLIPSE, REFERENCE 3589 A WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1971

Dial: blue Calibre: cal. 28-255 automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1’280’889 Case: 18k white gold, snap on back Case number: 521’307 Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k white gold buckle Size: 36 mm length x 35 mm width Signed: case, dial and movementAccessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and presentation box. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with sunburst satin-finished blue dial, 4/4 Roman numerals and 8 indexes in white gold in 1971 and its subsequent sale on 29th September 1971

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The case with minor signs of wear, overall it is in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

First launched in 1968, the Golden Ellipse certainly is one of the most instant recognizable design out of the Patek Philippe collection. The elliptical design is based on the golden section, a ratio discovered more than two thousand years ago. The present watch fitted with a deep royal blue dial and Roman numerals.