Originally debuted in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model designed by Patek Philippe has transcended the formality of employing only traditional shaped wristwatches. Its bold case design of balancing between roundness and rectangularity have led to what watch connoisseurs consider as a golden ratio.

Our reference 3738 / 117J, also known as the Jumbo model comes in outstanding condition and a stunning blue sigma sunburst dial with the Patek Philippe automatic Cal. 240 including the original box and papers. Icing on the cake is the integrated 18k yellow gold bracelet.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched blue sunburst sigma dial in flawless condition 
• original hands and crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• original Patek Philippe 18k integrated yellow gold strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.7 mm thick
• bracelet is adjustable by around 1 cm at the clasp; for major adjustments the bracelet has to be cut by the goldsmith
• bracelet was extended in the past
• original Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold Favre & Perret case
• 31 mm (without crown) / 35.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 6 mm thick
• Ref.: 3738 / 117J
• Year: 1998
• total weight: 116 g

MOVEMENT:

• Patek Philippe Cal. 240 - automatic
• features a 22k yellow gold microtor
• 27 jewels, 21600 A/h, 48 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 06/2024
• +1 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

• original certificate from Patek Philippe from 1998
• original Patek Philippe box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #492