Special Value

Patek Philippe
Ellipse
Ref. 3738


EUR 17.900,-

List price EUR 37.430,-

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse reference 3738 in condition like new. This iconic model in 18-carat yellow gold embodies the timeless elegance of the Ellipse collection, first introduced in 1968 and based on the principles of the “Golden Ratio.” Often referred to as the “Jumbo,” the reference 3738 offers the perfect balance of presence and refinement with its 35.5 x 31 mm case. The distinctive blue sunburst dial with slender applied indices highlights the pure, graphic clarity of this legendary design. Inside beats the ultra-thin automatic in-house caliber 240, celebrated for its technical sophistication and reliability. With its harmonious case shape and its historical importance within the Patek Philippe collection, the 3738 is a sought-after collector’s piece that uniquely bridges modernity and classicism. A masterpiece of design and watchmaking that has set benchmarks for decades.

Details


Material

Yellow Gold

Clockwork

Automatic

Ref NR.

3738

Dial color

blue

Condition

like new

Diameter

36mm

Warranty

1 Year

"divine" proportion

Ellipse d’Or

The design of the ellipse was inspired by the principle of the "golden ratio" discovered by the mathematicians of Greek antiquity. This "divine" proportion, 1:1.6181, is the basis for many famous buildings and works of art in history and also that of the Ellipse d'Or.

Brandstory

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. Founded in 1851 by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe, the company was founded by dePatek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. The company was founded by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe in 1851. dePatek Philippe was bought by the Stern brothers in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned as the only existing brand until today. The perfect interaction of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in the history books. n Stern brothers bought the brand in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned to this day as the only existing brand. The perfect combination of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in history books.

The best time is now:

Patek Philippe Ellipse

1 1 Year Timelounge-Warranty

like new

Yellow Gold

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In the right time

The return of the 80s

Everything comes back. At some point. Even my grandmother knew that and the more mature you become, the more you realise: damn, it really is like that. When Rolex presented the GMT-Master II as a yellow gold and bicolour version on a Jubilé bracelet last year, I immediately felt something like my own personal Werthers Echte moment. Only not with gold-wrapped caramel sweets, but with the watches I knew from my childhood. And so I still remember, as if it were yesterday, the picture of TV legend Horst Tappert smiling at me from the cover of a TV magazine with a gold GMT on a Jubilee bracelet.

How deep is deep?

When I started wearing watches at a young age, everything was quite simple for me. If the words “Water Resistant” were written on the back cover, you had to be careful. On the other hand, if it said “30M”, everything was fine. Off to the beach with it and have fun. I wore those watches in the sea for years without a care in the world - for swimming, showering and bathing anyway.