{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ellipse-jumbo-tiffany-and-co-as04009","title":"Patek Philippe Ellipse Jumbo \"Tiffany \u0026 Co.\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat seven letter word: Tiffany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts all you need to elevate an already desirable timepiece into stratospheric levels of demand and appreciation in the watch community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether we're talking about vintage Rolex or modern Patek Philippe, there is perhaps no greater multiplier for value than that little signature on the dial. Of course, it is also a minefield for both marketplaces. Vintage pieces have been known to have \u003cem\u003efugazi\u003c\/em\u003e signatures added by unscrupulous sellers in hopes of increasing the value of an otherwise generic timepiece. These are rough waters to navigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular watch, a Golden Ellipse, is a unisex Reference 3738\/100J dating from circa 1985. Sized at 31mm X 35mm, it f\u003c\/span\u003eeatures a solid 18k yellow gold case that wears significantly larger on the wrist than its dimensions would lead you to believe - due in no small part to its oversized dial, thin bezel, and significant heft from the gold case and Calibre 240 automatic-winding \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emicrorotor movement within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this watch features gorgeous applied \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e indices, a matching \u003cem\u003eBreguet\u003c\/em\u003e handset, and of course that little stamp on the bottom half of the dial that reads \"Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\" rounds out this exceptional package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe're not saying there's such a thing as a \"sure thing\" in watch collecting, but if you want this watch half as much as we do, don't hesitate to make a move, it won't last!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Patek Philippe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatek Philippe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few luxury brands in the world carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason.  The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer.  They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell, you know the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39369364242519,"sku":"40930019","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04009_40930019_PATEKPHILIPPE_ELLIPSEJUMBOTIFFANY_CO_3738-100J-7.jpg?v=1628608618","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-ellipse-jumbo-tiffany-and-co-as04009","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}