PATEK PHILIPPE WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE ELLIPSE BRACELET WATCH

On the brink of its 50th anniversary, this vintage gentleman’s watch stands out as the most exceptional and rare Golden Ellipse we’ve ever encountered. Adorned with diamonds and sapphires, it’s truly a unicorn in the world of Patek Philippe and Ellipse collections. As the only known ref. 3609/3G, this watch encapsulates the vibrant spirit of the 1970s, showcasing an extraordinary level of craftsmanship in both gem setting and bracelet design. This watch features 148 brilliant cut diamonds (1.78 ct) and graduated baguette cut sapphires (2.39 ct). In light of the current fascination with the bracelet-style ref. 5738/1R (retail $60,100), it’s interesting to see how the chevron mesh links on this piece draw inspiration from earlier designs. As one of the largest Ellipse models ever produced by Patek Philippe, this ref. 3609/3G is powered by the caliber 28-255C, the same self-winding movement later used in the iconic Nautilus ref. 3700/1.

$ 80,000.00