Details
PATEK PHILIPPE
ELLIPSE, REF. 3948

CIRCA: 1989
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold
DIAMETER: 32 x 22mm (H x W)
BRACELET / STRAP MATERIAL: Brown Calf Leather with Associated Buckle
BRACELET / STRAP SIZE: 7.5 inches
DIAL: Ivory-White
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Time Only
CALIBER: 215 PS
ACCESSORIES: Extract from the Archives confirming manufacture date of 1989 and sale date of October 12, 1989
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The reference 3948 is one of the Patek Philippe models that are is known as an “Ellipse” due to the case shape. Patek Philippe has many different “Ellipse” variations and this particular model features a cream colored dial. This reference 3948 also has a "sigma" dial indicating that the applied hour markers are made of gold.

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