Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3545/2

PATEK PHILIPPE, UNUSUAL WHITE GOLD 'GOLDEN ELLIPSE' WITH BLUE DIAL, REF. 3545/2

MANUFACTURED: 1972 MOVEMENT NO: 1'216'961 CASE NO: 2'724'849 CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold CASE DIAMETER: 32 x 27 mm. BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k white gold BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 180 mm. overall length DIAL: Blue, textured MOVEMENT: Manual BOX: Yes PAPERS: No WITH: Patek Philippe presentation box, Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture of the present lot in 1972 and its subsequent sale on 23 July 1973Patek Philippe introduced the Ellipse reference 3545 in 1969 and it remained in production for approximately 10 years. This watch was offered in many variations and this particular example is cased in white gold with a beautiful integrated cross-hatch bracelet and matching blue dial.