Here we have an excellent representation of Patek Philippes Ellipse dress watches, this ref. 3948/17 hit all the high notes with an 18k yellow gold case with integrated yellow gold bracelet, a wonderful white dial in flawless condition with roman numerals and slim leaf hands. Our model is very rare because of the sub second, the most Ellipse models come without it.
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use (unpolished)
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case (Favre & Perret) with snap-on case back
- 27 mm (without crown) / 32 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17.5 mm (between lugs)
- Ref.: 3948 / 17
- Year: 1980s
- total weight: 79 g
MOVEMENT:
- Patek Philippe Cal. 215 PS - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 05/2024
- +9 sec/d / 290°
DIAL:
- original never touched white dial in flawless condition
- original hands & crown
- original sapphire crystal