Patek PhilippeGolden Ellipse
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Golden Ellipse
Reference: 3879
Case: 18K yellow gold
Dial: gold with "clous de Paris" pattern
Hands: original
Year: 1970s
Movement: quartz
Diameter: 36 x 40 mm
Crystal: saphire
Bracelet: leather
Buckle: non branded, gold-plated
Box: in-house box
Papers: in-house guarantee certificate
Condition: excellent original condition
Price: 12.900,00 €
Additional Informations: Some watches appear elegant in photographs. Others reveal their true charm once on the wrist. And then there are references like the 3879, which continue to surprise even seasoned collectors the moment their actual proportions are appreciated.
With its impressive 36 × 40 mm case, this example ranks among the largest and most distinctive dress watches of its era. A true Jumbo, created at a time when even high end Patek Philippe timepieces were typically much smaller.
Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, powered by Patek Philippe’s renowned quartz movement, and featuring an exceptional Clous de Paris dial, the Ref. 3879 combines elegance, understatement, and rarity in a remarkably attractive package.
Examples in this exact configuration are encountered only rarely. A watch for collectors who appreciate the less obvious side of Patek Philippe and seek out references that stand apart from the well known classics.
With its impressive 36 × 40 mm case, this example ranks among the largest and most distinctive dress watches of its era. A true Jumbo, created at a time when even high end Patek Philippe timepieces were typically much smaller.
Crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, powered by Patek Philippe’s renowned quartz movement, and featuring an exceptional Clous de Paris dial, the Ref. 3879 combines elegance, understatement, and rarity in a remarkably attractive package.
Examples in this exact configuration are encountered only rarely. A watch for collectors who appreciate the less obvious side of Patek Philippe and seek out references that stand apart from the well known classics.


