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Lot 181 · Fine Jewels & Watches

Ellipse, Ref 3848 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Orologio da polso in oro Ellipse, Ref 3848

Patek Philippe

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Estimate
€5,000–€6,000 hammer ≈ $5,400–$6,481
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Jewels & Watches, Milan · 24 October 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-5247441
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe, Ellipse, Ref 3848 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Orologio da polso in oro Ellipse, Ref 3848. Sotheby's, 24 Oct 2024, lot 181. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5247441.

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Patek Philippe, Ellipse, Ref 3848 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Orologio da polso in oro Ellipse, Ref 3848. Sotheby's, 24 Oct 2024, lot 181. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5247441.

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