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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3745/5
Golden Ellipse
A rare and elegant lady’s white gold and diamond-set elliptical-shaped wristwatch with integrated bracelet, diamond-set indexes, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$63,000 - 130,000€7,400 - 15,200$8,100 - 16,700
HK$107,950
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1984
- Reference No
- 3745/5
- Movement No
- 1’325’604
- Case No
- 546’752
- Model Name
- Golden Ellipse
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 34mm width x 29mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated May 1984, service guarantee, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Among Patek Philippe's enduring classics, the Golden Ellipse stands apart for its distinctive case shape. Launched in 1968, the collection takes inspiration from the "Golden Ratio" - the Divine Proportion that guided the masterworks of Da Vinci and Greek antiquity. By shaping the case into an ellipse derived from this mathematical principle, Patek Philippe captured geometric perfection upon the wrist.
The present ref. 3745/5 from 1984 embodies the collection's mathematical elegance through its rare horizontal orientation. The elliptical form creates soft contour, with integrated 18K white gold bracelet gracefully wrapping the wrist, while the diamond-set bezel and indexes provide delicate shimmer, contrasting with a captivating blue sunburst dial. The timepiece certainly stands out and can even be worn as a piece of jewelry.
Over a half-century since its debut, the Golden Ellipse retains its mystique and allure. This example is kept in exceptional condition with its full set of accessories which is not easy to come across. For the discerning lady collector, it promises graceful distinction on the wrist.
The present ref. 3745/5 from 1984 embodies the collection's mathematical elegance through its rare horizontal orientation. The elliptical form creates soft contour, with integrated 18K white gold bracelet gracefully wrapping the wrist, while the diamond-set bezel and indexes provide delicate shimmer, contrasting with a captivating blue sunburst dial. The timepiece certainly stands out and can even be worn as a piece of jewelry.
Over a half-century since its debut, the Golden Ellipse retains its mystique and allure. This example is kept in exceptional condition with its full set of accessories which is not easy to come across. For the discerning lady collector, it promises graceful distinction on the wrist.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.
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