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PATEK PHILIPPE YELLOW GOLD HOBNAIL MANUAL ELLIPSE, REF. 3989J

Patek Philippe ref. 3989J, Retailed by Beyer, made circa 1988

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Watch Specifications

Reference Number
3989J
Production Year
Circa 1988
Original Date of Sale
Circa 1988
Size
34 x 28 mm
Material
18K yellow gold
Dial Color
White Roman numerals
Watch Movement
Manual caliber 215
CSKU
4228

Story behind the watch

If you haven’t seen this one before, there is a good reason. It is surprisingly one of the rarest of all gent’s Ellipse references. Made only from 1985-1990, there are only 6 to have known to survive. Its distinctive features include the classic roman dial with a case decorated with a hobnail bezel. It is a quintessential Patek Philippe and beautifully aged. The hands can be restored upon request but we decided to leave these aging blued steel hands as is giving this watch a distinctive personality.

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We’ll arrange immediate repair or adjustment under the terms of our one-year working guarantee.

Within the first year, repairs within reason are covered. After this period, we can coordinate servicing with our watchmaking partners at your expense, with an estimate provided before any work begins.

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