105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 109

Patek Philippe
Ellipse D'Or

A fine and rare vintage Geneva wristwatch

Sold

estimated
6.0008.000 €
Price realized
6.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K white gold, push back, PPC 18 K white gold buckle.
Dial
Gold, blue.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.525421
Ref.3598
Cal.16-250
Diam.30 x 33 mm
Circa1973
Ctry.Switzerland


Due to its distinctive shape, Patek Philippe’s Ellipse D'Or has been a highly coveted timepiece ever since its launch in 1968. With its oval case reference 3598 is an unusual execution of the Ellipse, because most Ellipse models feature a rounded rectangular shape.
This Ellipse D'Or, reference 3598 has an 18 K white gold case and is in immaculate condition with a beautiful blue to a iridescent purple colour sunburst dial, white gold baton indexes and elegant dauphine hands. It is powered by the ultra-thin caliber 16-250 manual winding movement, which is the smallest mechanical movement made by Patek Philippe.