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Introduced in 1968, the Ellipse's design is no accident, as it is based on the golden ratio, considered the “divine proportion” found in nature and in the greatest architectural and artistic works. 

Manufactured by dial maker Singer for Patek Philippe, the dials feature an extremely simple yet striking contrast between the yellow gold hour markers and hands and the blue sunburst dial.

Throughout production, four types of dials were used. We have written a comprehensive article that you can read [here](https://www.41watch.com/journal/historical-reviews-of-iconic-watches/technical-review-of-the-patek-philippe-ellipse).

Our model is equipped with an MK1 dial, recognizable by its flat hour markers and hands, the accent on the second “E” in “Genève,” and the “Sigma σ” symbols visible on the dial at 6 o'clock. The “Sigma σ” symbol was introduced in the 1970s by the Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (or “APRIOR”) to highlight prestigious manufacturers and therefore means that the hour markers are made of solid gold.

This version of the Ellipse, called “Jumbo,” is equipped with a quartz movement, caliber E27, for unfailing precision and relatively low maintenance costs.

The watch comes with its original box and a Patek Philippe service invoice from 2025.

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Discover this superb Patek Philippe Ellipse 3838J available at our showroom in Geneva.

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