Patek Philippe
Ellipse, Reference 3546 | A yellow gold bracelet watch | Circa 1970
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May 13, 12:36 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 23-300 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 1'158'079
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 2'694'500
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with clasp
Size: 27 x 32 mm (width x length), bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Introduced in 1968, the Golden Ellipse marked a departure from Patek Philippe’s traditional round and rectangular forms, its proportions derived from the golden ratio, long associated with balance and harmony in classical design.
The present reference 3546, dating to circa 1970, is an early example of the model, executed in yellow gold and fitted with a matching bracelet. The softly elliptical case and champagne dial, combined with Roman numerals, give the watch a restrained and highly coherent appearance, while the use of a slim manual-winding movement allows the case to retain its notably thin profile.