Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738 "Jumbo" WG Blue Sigma Dial with Extract from the Archives
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-Specifications
Brand
Patek Philippe
Model
Golden Ellipse
Reference
3738
Year
1992
Movement
Automatic Cal.240
Case
31x35.5mm
Material
18K White Gold
Bracelet
Integrated White Gold Bracelet
Bracelet Length
17.3-18.3cm (Adjustable in 3 steps)
Boxes/Papers
No Box
Extract from the Archives (Acquired in January 2025)
Notes
The watch is in working condition (+6 sec/day 240°)
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 self-winding Golden Ellipse reference 3738 manufactured in the 1990s.
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.
Reference 3738 is larger than a regular Golden Ellipse because it is self-winding. It is 31mm width and 35.5mm height, 3-4 mm larger than a manual-winding model.
However, the shape of the watch does not make it look as large as it is, giving the impression of a moderate volume.
The dial is a blue dial with sunburst finish. This dial can be said to be the standard for Golden Ellipse.
Additionally, there is a σ (sigma) mark on either side of SWISS at the 6 o'clock position on the dial. This is a mark found on watches made by manufacturers belonging to the APRIOR organization from around 1973 to around 2000, and indicates the use of precious metals for the dial and indexes.
The purpose of this symbol is to "indicate that the watch is a high-quality Swiss-made watch made of gold. It is found on watches made by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and Omega, but not all watches from the same period have it.
For this reason, sigma dials are regarded as a rarity among collectors.
Golden Ellipse has two types of bracelet.One with a leather strap and the other with an integrated bracelet.
This watch is the chain link integrated bracelet made of 18k white gold. The buckle with engraved decoration is also very unique, as is the bracelet.
The bracelet is 17.3 cm in length at its shortest point, and can be adjusted in three steps to a maximum arm circumference of 18.3 cm.
The movement is the self-winding Cal. 240, launched in 1977 with an eccentric micro-rotor made of 22k gold and measuring only 2.53 mm in thickness.
It is a very old movement with modern performance, and is still used as the base movement for the current Golden Ellipse, World Time, and Annual Calendar more than 40 years later.
It comes with an Extract from the Archives we aquired before listing.
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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