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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference 3848/17

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse wristwatch, designated reference 3848/17, is an 18K white gold timepiece originating from the 1970s or 1980s. The watch features an oval-shaped case measuring 27mm by 32mm and is powered by the Patek Philippe Calibre 215 hand-wound movement. The dial is finished in a deep blue sunray pattern, accented by applied gold indices and a matching pencil-style handset. The watch is presented on a hand-constructed white gold bracelet that secures with a signed buckle. The timepiece includes its original inner and outer boxes. Originally introduced in 1968, the Golden Ellipse model is recognized for its oval case geometry. The watch is signed on the dial and the winding crown. This example is identified by its white gold construction and specific bracelet design as documented in the provided source material.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse reference 3848/17 on a white gold bracelet
Front view of the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse reference 3848/17 on a white gold bracelet — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
3848/17
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1970s/1980s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch features an oval-shaped case manufactured from 18K white gold, measuring 27mm in width by 32mm in length. It is fitted with an acrylic crystal and a signed winding crown.

The piece is equipped with a hand-constructed white gold bracelet, which attaches to a signed buckle. The design of the bracelet employs a linked construction that is integrated into the oval profile of the watch head.

Evidence for this section
  • “features a 27mm x 32mm 18K white gold case with an acrylic crystal, a signed winding crown”
  • “finished on an incredible hand-constructed white gold bracelet with a signed buckle”

Dial and Movement

The dial is rendered in a deep blue tone with a sunray finish. It displays applied gold indices paired with a pencil-style handset. The Patek Philippe signature and logo are present on the dial surface.

Power is supplied by the Patek Philippe Calibre 215, a hand-wound movement. This movement serves as the mechanical basis for this specific reference within the Ellipse collection.

Evidence for this section
  • “deep blue sunray dial with applied gold indices and a matching 'pencil' handset”
  • “Power comes from Patek's Calibre 215 hand-wound movement”

Identification and Provenance

This watch is identified as a reference 3848/17, attributed to production during the 1970s and 1980s. The reference is part of the Golden Ellipse line, which was established by the maker in 1968.

The object is accompanied by its original inner and outer presentation boxes, which are included as part of the package.

Evidence for this section
  • “it comes with its inner and outer boxes”

Open research questions

  • Is there a specific serial number located on the movement or case back to narrow the manufacturing date?
  • What is the specific length of the bracelet as currently configured?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference 3848/17
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference3848/17“3848/17”
Case dimensions27mm x 32mm“27mm x 32mm”
Case material18K white gold“18K white gold”
MovementCalibre 215“Calibre 215”
DialDeep blue sunray“deep blue sunray dial”
Winding mechanismHand-wound“hand-wound movement”
CrystalAcrylic“acrylic crystal”
Included itemsInner and outer boxes“it comes with its inner and outer boxes”

Visible details

  • Sunray pattern visible on the blue dial
  • Patek Philippe logo present on the winding crown
  • Bracelet features a continuous woven or braided link pattern
  • Pencil hands and applied index markers appear to match the metal of the case

Research qualifications

  • Specific production date within the 1970s/1980s window is not confirmed
  • The exact origin country is not stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 84a4a21dc0

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