1980s UK Top Replica Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 3938/101 On Bracelet With Box, Papers, And Extras
Within the current trend for non-standard, non-circular wristwatches, the Swiss made fake Patek Philippe Ellipse watches, one of the most iconic models from one of the most renowned brands in the world, is oddly not talked about enough. This could be a testament to its success. Wrapped up in this “shaped” watch trend is the hunt for the unexpected, something that no one else is going to have and most collectors might not have ever seen before. But the Ellipse has been offered consistently since its debut in 1968, and frankly, there are a lot of them. Not a lot like this one, though.
Taking a step back, the Ellipse has been described by Collectability’s John Reardon as “the canvas to tell the story of Patek Philippe to the world.” That quote has always stuck with me. When the 1:1 perfect replica watches were being developed and eventually introduced, the watch industry was aware of the impending quartz crisis. Throughout the 1960s, the writing was on the wall that technology had advanced, it would be commercialized sooner rather than later, and mechanical watchmaking would be challenged like never before. In the face of all this, Patek made a conscious effort to acquire Switzerland’s best craftsmen, those whom the brand had traditionally hired on a third-party basis. This effort brought world-class bracelet, dial, and case manufacturing under one roof.
The Ellipse UK high quality copy watches are the culmination of these newly acquired manufacturing capabilities, and none more so than an example like this on an unbelievably stout-yet-delicate-feeling, woven gold bracelet. The dials are made of solid gold, which is then heat blued to a perfect tone. The case shape was inspired by the so-called Golden Ratio, an ancient formula developed by Greek mathematicians that is supposedly inherently attractive to all. And so on. Advertisements of the era marketed the Ellipse as a “non-watch,” explaining that “people who merely need to know the time of day will choose a watch, not a Patek Philippe.” The Ellipse is and was a work of art.
This AAA wholesale replica Patek Philippe watches date to the 1980s and, as is denoted on the papers, is a reference 3839/101 with the /101 confirming that the integrated bracelet is original to the watch. It comes directly from the family of the original owner who purchased the watch in Germany and kept everything from the original box and papers to the entire shipping box complete with Swiss air mail stamps from when the cheap super clone watches were sent back to Patek for servicing in 1991 (not photographed but, trust me). If you’re into the Ellipse look on a solid gold bracelet, you won’t find a better one.