29 Patek Philippe Elegant and Precious, Golden Ellipse, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Retailed by Gübelin, Reference 3862
Estimate: €2,000 – 4,000
Sold (Premium)€5,720
Model: Golden Ellipse
Reference: 3862
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1970s
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 240
Case N°: 2798797
Movement N°: 1 193 299
Dimensions: 33 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
The Golden Ellipse model by Patek Philippe, launched in 1968, has the typical shape that fits perfectly to the male and female wrist. Its very minimalistic and extremely elegant design immediately conquered the public and became one of the most popular models on the market. The rounded rectangular shape case was designed with the influence of the “Golden Ratio”, discovered by ancient Greek mathematicians and whose “divine” proportions can be found in some of the most beautiful architectural monuments and artistic masterpieces throughout the centuries. Over the years many different versions of this model have been produced, featuring various dials and materials. The present reference 3862 has a yellow-gold cushion-shaped case with stepped bezel and straight lugs finely preserved and fitted with a silvered dial and applied baton numerals. It is further embellished by the famous retailer Gübelin signature at six o’clock, whose shop opened to the public in Lucerne since 1854.