Originally debuted in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model designed by Patek Philippe has transcended the formality of employing only traditional shaped wristwatches. It’s bold case design of balancing between roundness and rectangularity have led to what watch connoisseurs consider as a golden ratio.

Our reference 3838/J comes in fantastic condition and a flawless blue sigma sunburst dial including the original Patek Philippe leather strap and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. It just back from professional service at Patek Philippe. We opened the sealed service back only to take the pictures.

• excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use 
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 31 mm (without crown) / 41.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 5.9 mm thick
  
• reference: 3838/J
• year: 1980s

MOVEMENT:

• Patek Philippe Quartz Cal. E27
• professionally serviced 08/2024

DIAL:

• original never touched blue sunburst sigma dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• original Patek Philippe alligator leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 1.8 mm thick
• original 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

BOX & PAPERS:

• comes with original Patek Philippe certificate from the 1980s
• sold by a jeweler in Budapest
• comes in original Patek Philippe service box and hangtag as it is just back from service at Patek Philippe

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #645