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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse (Reserved)

3738/100J-001

£19,950

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Now available, a beautiful Patek Philippe Ellipse reference 3738/100J-001 - and without question one of the finest examples we have encountered.

The Ellipse remains one of Patek Philippe’s most elegant and enduring designs, its proportions governed by the golden ratio and its aesthetic unchanged for decades. This particular reference elevates the concept further by housing an automatic movement, a detail that many collectors quietly favour over the manual-winding siblings for its added practicality and mechanical refinement.

The rich blue sigma dial, with its subtle sunburst effect and applied gold batons, is a masterclass in restraint - clean, balanced, and unmistakably Patek. However, where this example truly separates itself is in its condition and completeness. Untouched and never polished, the case remains crisp and honest, showing only the gentlest signs of careful ownership across its almost 30-year life. Most notably, the rear case side retains the crispest of hallmarks, sharply defined and beautifully preserved - details that so often soften or disappear entirely over time. Purchased directly from the family of the original owner, the watch has been meticulously looked after from day one.

A genuine rarity today, the watch is offered fully complete with absolutely everything it left the retailer with in 1998. This includes the original box, leather folders, all accompanying booklets, a Watches of Switzerland–supplied Certificate of Origin, its hand-written and sealed swing tag, and even the original purchase receipt dated 22nd August 1998 - details that are virtually unheard of on an Ellipse of this era. It is now fitted to a brand new Patek Philippe navy alligator leather strap, perfectly complementing the depth of the dial.

Elegant, historically important, and preserved to an extraordinary standard, this is not just a beautiful Ellipse - it is a reference example of how these watches should be found, and one for the most discerning of Patek Philippe collectors. The watch is available for viewing in London and purchase worldwide. Please get in touch for further information.