Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 3875/1
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1981
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe 'Ellipse' quartz wristwatch, reference 3875/1, is an 18K white gold timepiece manufactured in 1981 and sold on October 15, 1982. The watch is distinguished by its ellipse-shaped case, which features a bezel set with diamonds totaling approximately 0.39 carats.
The dial is finished in a satine blue and is accented with applied brilliant-cut diamond indexes, complemented by white gold baton hands. The watch is fitted with an integrated woven bracelet crafted from 18K white gold. It is powered by the Caliber E27 movement, which incorporates quartz standardization and contains 6 jewels. The dial, case, and movement all bear the manufacturer's signature, and the piece was retailed by Gübelin.
Measuring 31 x 35 mm with a thickness of 6 mm, the watch reflects the distinct design language associated with the Ellipse collection of the era.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Retailer
- Gübelin
- Reference
- 3875/1
- Case Number
- 555702
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 31 x 35 mm
- Movement Number
- 1504822
- Production Year
- 1981
- Movement Caliber
- E27
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Satine blue dial with diamond hour markers • Integrated woven white gold bracelet • Ellipse-shaped case with diamond-set bezel • Signed 'Gübelin' on the dial
- Dial and Movement Details
- The dial is presented in a satine blue finish, featuring applied brilliant-cut diamond indexes at the hour positions. The time is displayed via white gold baton-style hands. The dial also features the retailer's name, Gübelin, alongside the manufacturer's name and the 'Quartz' designation. The watch is powered by the Patek Philippe Caliber E27, a movement utilizing quartz standardization. This movement is constructed with 6 jewels. According to the provided grading, the dial is in good condition, while the movement is currently rated as requiring an overhaul to maintain optimal function.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The watch is explicitly signed by the manufacturer on the dial, the case, and the movement. Additionally, the dial indicates the involvement of the retailer, Gübelin. The documentation confirms the watch was manufactured in 1981 and records a sale date of October 15, 1982. The auction description provides specific identification numbers for the movement, 1504822, and the case, 555702, which aid in verifying the individual identity of this specific unit within the reference 3875/1 series.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The timepiece features a two-body, 18K white gold case designed in the Ellipse form. The exterior is finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, providing textural contrast. The bezel is embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, which the auction description reports to be approximately 0.39 carats in total. The watch is completed with an integrated woven bracelet, also executed in 18K white gold, creating a unified appearance between the case and the strap. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the case back is a snap-on type. The physical proportions of the watch are defined by the 31 x 35 mm dimensions of the case, with a slim profile measuring 6 mm in thickness. The overall length of the timepiece, including the integrated bracelet, is approximately 170 mm. The construction emphasizes the Ellipse series' characteristic aesthetic, merging precious metals with diamond accents.
Identification
- Reference
- 3875/1
- Serial number
- 1504822 (movement), 555702 (case)
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement condition is noted as needing an overhaul
- Research required: Exact total diamond weight is estimated at 0.39 carats