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PATEK PHILIPPE

Manufacturer/Manufaktur: Patek Philippe, Geneva. Model: "Ellipse d'Or". Year/Jahr: 1975. Reference No./Referenz-Nr.: 3848. Movement No./Werk-Nr.: 1 320 166. Calibre/Kaliber: 215, manual-winding/Handaufzug. Case No./Gehäuse-Nr.: 2 756 050 (by "FB/G", Geneva; inside a diamond). Material: 18K white gold/Weissgold. Braclet-Strap/Armband: Black crocodile leather Patek Philippe strap/Schwarzes Patek Philippe-Krokodillederarmband. Clasp-Buckle/Verschluss: 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle/Patek Philippe-Verschluss aus 18 kt. Weissgold. Dimensions/Grösse: 32,2x27 mm. Signed/Signiert: Dial, case, movement/Zifferblatt, Gehäuse, Werk. Accessories: Extract from the Archives/Archivauszug.

Vertical elliptical-shaped gentleman's wristwatch. Polished three-piece case with snap-on case-back and central lugs. Sunburst blue cobalt colour dial with radial applied white gold indexes. 215 calibre, lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating flat hairspring, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva seal.

Herrenarmbanduhr mit poliertem, dreiteiligem Gehäuse und zentralen Bandanstössen. Kobaltblaues Zifferblatt mit aufgelegten Weissgold-Indizes. Werk mit Ankerhemmung, Gyromax-Unruh, und Flachspirale; Regulierung in 5 Positionen sowie auf Hitze, Kälte und Isochronismus, Genfer Siegel.

Bibliography: Patrizzi 2010, vol. 2, p. 257 (No. 1 089, similar watch).

The Ellipse model was first introduced in 1968, inspired by the Golden section, which is the perfect equilibrium of shapes and corresponds to the ratio 1/1.6181. The family of the Golden Ellipse watches is still in production today, making it one of the most long-lasting models ever manufactured by the firm.