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CIRCA: 1970s
CASE MATERIAL: 18K white gold
DIAL: Textured silver dial with hand painted floral scene with bird
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original integrated bracelet in 18K white gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 22 mm wide x 17 mm top-to-bottom mm in diameter
BRACELET SIZE: 6 inches
SERIAL NUMBER: 2662304
REFERENCE NUMBER: 3373/1
MOVEMENT NUMBER: 994341
MOVEMENT: Manual
The Patek Philippe Ellipse debuted for 1968 and was a groundbreaking design for the firm. Known for traditional designs, the Ellipse was an unusual oval, available with the integrated bracelets that came to define the 1970s. The present example ha been customized with a nature scene hand painted on the dial and colored stones, for a one-of-a-kind look.

Condition
Dial is in excellent condition. Dial has been hand painted. Case is in very good condition. Case has been customized with aftermarket stones on the bezel and bracelet. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.

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