Patek Philippe Ellipse 3848/17

PATEK PHILIPPE, ELLIPSE, REF. 3848/17

CIRCA: 1992 CASE MATERIAL: 18k gold CASE DIAMETER: 32 x 27mm (H x W) BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k gold integrated Patek Philippe bracelet BRACELET SIZE: 8 inches / 203mm DIAL: Sunburst blue metallic MOVEMENT: Manual FUNCTIONS: Time only CALIBER: 215 ACCESSORIES: Patek Philippe presentation box, outer box, hang tag, certificate of origin (filled in),and Extract from the Archives confirming manufacture date of 1992 and sale date of February 18, 1993 - confirmPatek Philippe introduced the reference 3848 in 1977 and it was in production until 1998. The reference 3848 replaced the previous "Ellipse" model the reference 3648. The main differences between the two models are the bezel cut and movement. This model is one of the most successful models launched. The present example features an integrated gold mesh bracelet and sunburst blue "Sigma" dial.