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Ellipse, Reference 3881 A yellow gold and diamond-set skeletonised wristwatch, Circa 1982 | 百達翡麗 | Ellipse 型號3881 黃金鑲鑽石鏤空腕錶，約1982年製
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April 7, 07:19 AM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Patek Philippe
Ellipse, Reference 3881
A yellow gold and diamond-set skeletonised wristwatch, Circa 1982
百達翡麗
Ellipse 型號3881
黃金鑲鑽石鏤空腕錶，約1982年製
Dial: skeletonised
Calibre: cal. 177 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'389'171
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 551'347
Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle
Size: 32 mm length x 27 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box
A peculiar example from the 1980s, the present reference 3881 features exquisite hand engraving and decoration on the movement, skeletonised and exposed to reveal its intricate architecture. It showcases the meticulous art of carefully creating space within the movement, pushing the boundaries of mechanical and artistic possibilities.