104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 128
Patek PhilippeEllipse D'Or Jumbo
A charismatic, vintage Geneva wristwatch with date - new old stock
Sold
estimated
4.200—7.000 €
Price realized
9.400 €
specific features
Case
18k gold, push back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle.
Dial
Gold.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2783775
Ref.3839
Cal.28-255C
Diam.36 x 40 mm
Circa1981
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.200 g
Due to its distinctive shape, Patek Philippe’s Ellipse D'Or has been a highly coveted timepiece ever since its launch in 1968. With its cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold case, the design follows the golden ratio. This example is in immaculate condition with a gold dial, baton indexes and a date indication at 3 o’clock. The production of reference 3839 – which was the largest model of the Ellipse D'Or range - ran from 1979 to 1987 and used the same calibre the legendary Nautilus Jumbo used, the extra flat 28-255C.