Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3548J

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Wristwatch With Blue Dial Ref. 3548j

Basic Info Listing code : L0MW45 Brand : Patek Philippe Model : Golden Ellipse Reference number : 3548J Dealer product code : 4440 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Yellow gold Year of production : 1974 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Location : United States of America, New Jersey, Chatham Price : 14,000 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : 23-300 Case Case material : Yellow gold Case diameter : 32 x 27 mm Dial : Gold The Patek Philippe signature Ellipse, made in 1974 The ref. 3548 was the part of the first generation of Ellipse watches ever made and popularized in the 1970s iconic Patek Philippe ad campaign “The $1700 Trust Fund”. In 1967, it was introduced alongside the ref. 3546, the case of which has traditional lugs. Both were made initially by the case maker Baugartner and featured the impressively accurate and elegant, ultra-thin caliber 23-300. Made in 18K yellow or white gold, these references introduced the elliptical shape to the Patek Philippe collection, and the ref. 3548 was the truest form of the Ellipse that started it all. A patented, chemical reaction ‘colored’ the gold on these dials, and the blue and the yellow (gilt) are two of the most attractive executions of this aesthetic. Today a blue dial Ellipse from this period is considered a signature look on the wrist of a man or a woman, a statement of design and culture. The crisp case combined with the naturally aged blue dial of this example make it a choice example for the discerning collector.