Patek Philippe, Golden Ellipse, "Jumbo", "Sigma Dial", ca 1977.
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Case size: 33 x 38 mm
Material: 18K gold
Movement: automatic, caliber 28-255C
Year: circa 1977
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: integrated leather strap, original buckle in 18K gold
Reference number: 3605
Serial number: 1'306'093
Case number: 2'774'491
Accompanied by: box
Dial with damage, most evident at the index at 8 o'clock. Leather strap showing significant signs of wear. Wear due to age and use.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
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The Patek Philippe Ellipse ref. 3605 was produced from 1971 until the early 1980s. It is one of the largest Ellipse watches ever made by Patek Philippe and also one of the few Ellipse references with a date display. This reference was the first Ellipse to use the caliber 28-255C, the same caliber used in the Nautilus ref. 3700/1.