Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference 3848/17
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s/1980s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse wristwatch, designated reference 3848/17, is an 18K white gold timepiece originating from the 1970s or 1980s. The watch features an oval-shaped case measuring 27mm by 32mm and is powered by the Patek Philippe Calibre 215 hand-wound movement.
The dial is finished in a deep blue sunray pattern, accented by applied gold indices and a matching pencil-style handset. The watch is presented on a hand-constructed white gold bracelet that secures with a signed buckle. The timepiece includes its original inner and outer boxes. Originally introduced in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model is recognized for its oval case geometry. The watch is signed on the dial and the winding crown.
This example is identified by its white gold construction and specific bracelet design as documented in the provided source material.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Deep blue sunray
- Type
- Dress watch
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Calibre 215
- Reference
- 3848/17
- Case material
- 18K white gold
- Included items
- Inner and outer boxes
- Case dimensions
- 27mm x 32mm
- Winding mechanism
- Hand-wound
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Sunray pattern visible on the blue dial • Patek Philippe logo present on the winding crown • Bracelet features a continuous woven or braided link pattern • Pencil hands and applied index markers appear to match the metal of the case
- Dial and Movement
- The dial is rendered in a deep blue tone with a sunray finish. It displays applied gold indices paired with a pencil-style handset. The Patek Philippe signature and logo are present on the dial surface. Power is supplied by the Patek Philippe Calibre 215, a hand-wound movement. This movement serves as the mechanical basis for this specific reference within the Ellipse collection.
- Identification and Provenance
- This watch is identified as a reference 3848/17, attributed to production during the 1970s and 1980s. The reference is part of the Golden Ellipse line, which was established by the maker in 1968. The object is accompanied by its original inner and outer presentation boxes, which are included as part of the package.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch features an oval-shaped case manufactured from 18K white gold, measuring 27mm in width by 32mm in length. It is fitted with an acrylic crystal and a signed winding crown. The piece is equipped with a hand-constructed white gold bracelet, which attaches to a signed buckle. The design of the bracelet employs a linked construction that is integrated into the oval profile of the watch head.
Identification
- Reference
- 3848/17
- 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: Specific production date within the 1970s/1980s window is not confirmed
- Research required: The exact origin country is not stated in the source