Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Patek Philippe
Retailed by Beyer: Golden Ellipse, Ref. 3748 Yellow gold wristwatch Circa 1977
Lot Closed
November 11, 01:08 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Retailed by Beyer:
Golden Ellipse, Ref. 3748
Yellow gold wristwatch
Circa 1977
Dial: blue
Calibre: cal. 215 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'322'620
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: 532'081
Closure: Patek Philippe crocodile strap and 18k yellow gold buckle
Dimensions: 27 x 32 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and presentation case with outer packaging
The Patek Philippe reference 3748 was launched in 1976 along with the ref. 3746. It was the replacement to the first Ellipse of which the production started in 1967. The Ellipse has quickly become an iconic model of the brand. With its timeless and iconic design, the watch's shape is based on the Golden Ration. This series of numbers was used by many artists to create a visually pleasing design.
This particular watch was retailed by Beyer in Zurich and it has the retailer's name stamped on the dial.
The presents lot is offered in a very attractive condition as a full set.