Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2007 Reference No: 3738/100 Movement No: 3'119'517 Case No: 4'412'989 Model Name: Golden Ellipse Material: 18k white gold Calibre: Mechanical, 240, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle Dimensions: 31 mm. width Signed:Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 14 May 2009, product literature, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2007 and its subsequent sale on 5 November 2007.
Catalogue Essay
The first model of the iconic Gold Ellipse collection, fitted with a blue sunburst dial, was launched in 1968. Still in production today, this distinctive model is one of the longest uninterrupted references at Patek Philippe. The case design is inspired by the Golden Section with divine proportion. Offered in pristine condition and complete with accessories, this present watch is an instant classic.
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.