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Lot 389 · Fine Watches

Ellipse, reference 3849/4G-050 Montre bracelet en or blanc sertie de diamants | White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Vers 1985 | Circa 1985

Patek Philippe

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Estimate
€4,000–€8,000 hammer ≈ $4,238–$8,475
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Watches, Paris · 29 September 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-5151662
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe, Ellipse, reference 3849/4G-050 Montre bracelet en or blanc sertie de diamants | White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Vers 1985 | Circa 1985. Sotheby's, 29 Sep 2023, lot 389. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5151662.

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Patek Philippe, Ellipse, reference 3849/4G-050 Montre bracelet en or blanc sertie de diamants | White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Vers 1985 | Circa 1985. Sotheby's, 29 Sep 2023, lot 389. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5151662.

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