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PATEK PHILIPPE | REFERENCE 3838/1 GRAND ELLIPSE A YELLOW GOLD OVAL BRACELET WATCH, MADE IN 1981

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October 29, 04:58 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 8,000 USD

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PATEK PHILIPPE

REFERENCE 3838/1 GRAND ELLIPSE

A YELLOW GOLD OVAL BRACELET WATCH, MADE IN 1981

Dial: blue sunburst

Caliber: cal. E27 quartz, 6 jewels

Movement: 1'505'026

Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back

Case number: 555'578

Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe brick link bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 36 mm length x 31 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 178 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box, Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on March 22, 1982, wallet and booklets

The ref. 3838 was launched in 1982, originally for men, but the size today is a perfect fit for a man or a woman. Made in 18K yellow and white gold, and available on a strap or with numerous integrated bracelet options, this quartz watch featured the caliber E27. When launched, this bracelet version retailed for 14,500 CHF.