Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3848 WG Lapis Lazuli Dial with Extract from the Archives
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-Specifications
Brand
Patek Philippe
Model
Golden Ellipse
Reference
3848
Year
1976
Movement
Manual Wind Cal.215
Case
27x32mm
Material
18K White Gold
Includes
Original Black Leather Strap (Signs of use)
Original PP Signed White Gold Buckle
Boxes/Papers
No Box
Extract from the Archives (Acquired in January 2025)
Notes
The watch has been fully serviced by watchmaker before listing
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global shipping via DHL Express with full insurance
*Model wrist size is 16.5cm circumference
-Description
Patek Philippe is a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839. The company makes watches without any compromise by utilizing its unparalleled quality and technical expertise.
Along with Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, it is known as the Big Three, one of the world's three major brands, and it is no exaggeration to say that it has established a special position among them.
In addition to continuing to be one of the world's finest manufactures, the extremely small number of watches produced makes this brand synonymous with luxury watches. The independence of being a family-run business and the reliability of knowing that all watches can be repaired create value as an asset that can be passed down through generations.
This watch is a hand-wound Golden Ellipse reference 3848 manufactured in the 1970s.
The Golden Ellipse, which was first released in 1968, had a design that was completely different from the round and rectangular cases that had been available up until that point, and it made a big impact.
The ellipse, which is a fusion of a circle and a rectangle, and the aspect ratio of the case (1:1.6181) are the "golden ratio" said to have been discovered by a Greek mathematician, and these form the basis of the name.
The case is made of 18K white gold and is 27mm wide and 32mm tall, but because it is oval shaped, it doesn't look as big as the numbers suggest, giving the impression of being on the small side.
The dial is a very rare lapis lazuli dial. Lapis lazuli is considered to be the oldest mineral recognized and used by mankind, and is also familiar in Japan under the name Ruri.
It is characterized by its deep blue to indigo night sky-like appearance, and is one of the very few dials made of the natural material produced not only by Patek Philippe but also by other brands.
The thick dauphine hands are also different from those of the standard Ellipse. It is a very good match for the minimal design dial without hour markers.
The movement used is the hand-wound Cal. 215. It is a small movement measuring 10 inches (approximately 22.5 mm) in size and was introduced around 1978 as the successor to the Cal. 23-300.
It is a very classic, thin, hand-wound movement that also has modern performance capabilities, and is still used in current models such as the Ref. 5196, even after more than 40 years.
1.Can I reserve any watches?
-It cannot be reserved because all items are sold on the website.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*We have US bank account and European bank account.
[Delivery]
Shipped via FedEx International Priority.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 working days after received payment.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
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