Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Quartz 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Watch 3838J-050

$23,999.00

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Quartz 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Watch 3838J-050

Case Material: Polished Yellow Gold
Case Size: 31mm
Dial Color: Blue
Box & Papers: Service Documents
Condition: Mint
Age: Circa 1980s
Water Resistance: 30 M
Please note pricing is subject to change based on current market conditions, availability, supplier pricing and demand.

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Quartz 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Watch 3838J-050

Case Material: Polished Yellow Gold
Case Size: 31mm
Dial Color: Blue
Box & Papers: Service Documents
Condition: Mint
Age: Circa 1980s
Water Resistance: 30 M
Please note pricing is subject to change based on current market conditions, availability, supplier pricing and demand.

For sale: The stunning Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Quartz 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Watch 3838J-050. The watch comes with service box, service tag and original black leather strap. This piece is in mint condition with minor wear and/or faint handling marks. All functions are working great.

Please note, this watch has just undergone a full service at Patek Philippe (nearly $4,000). The service included a new movement, full dial restoration, and additional factory work. Service documentation from Patek is included.


What we love about this watch: The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3838J-050 is a masterclass in mid-century design elegance, anchoring the brand's most artistically pure heritage with a serious aesthetic presence. Its iconic ellipsoidal case is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, impeccably hand-polished to accentuate the mathematically perfect "Golden Ratio" proportions that define this legendary, ultra-slim silhouette. The sunburst blue dial completely defies conventional design language, replacing a flat face with a technical, multi-layered metallic depth that shifts dramatically under different lighting while framing minimalistic gold baton markers and matching leaf hands. The engineering marvel here is the direct integration between precious metal architecture and its specialized electronic heart; hidden beneath a solid gold back operates the ultra-thin, in-house Caliber E27 quartz movement, engineered by Patek Philippe to deliver extreme chronological precision while maintaining the watch's slim profile. Secured on a vibrant, custom-fitted blue alligator leather strap that perfectly unifies the dial tone, it is a masterfully executed dress piece built with aggressive, collector-grade swagger.

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