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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 1207424, CASE NO. 4262700 REF. NO. 3738, ELLIPSE MODEL, MANUFACTURE IN 2004

Closed15 December 2009

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USD 9,375

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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 1207424, CASE NO. 4262700 REF. NO. 3738, ELLIPSE MODEL, MANUFACTURE IN 2004
Cal. 240 nickel-finished lever movement, 27 jewels, free sprung gyromax balance, 22k micro-rotor, blue dial, applied gold baton numerals, oval-shaped case, t-bar lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle
36mm length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2004 and its subsequent sale on November 16, 2004.

To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.

The Ellipse, created in 1968, was inspired by the Golden Section, also known as "divine proportion", the mathematical ratio of homogenous size symbolizing the perfect equilibrium of shapes. The Ellipse is recognized as a true classic of modern Patek Philippe production.

The present example manufactured in 2004 gives collectors the opportunity to aquire a modern classic at a fraction of current retail value.