Patek Philippe · reference 3978
Antiquorum, May 2016
Hammer result
CHF 6,000
about $6,150 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 20%The lot
Auction house
Antiquorum
Sale
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Date
15 May 2016
Lot number
374
Reference
3978
Brand
Patek Philippe
Accompanied by
box and papers
Ask against realised
Across 1 dealer listing of reference 3978. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
8 confirmed sales, 2010 to 2022
Average realised price per year, 2010 to 2022. Low $4,393, high $10,462.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $5,260 | $5,260 to $5,260 |
| 2021 | 1 | $10,462 | $10,462 to $10,462 |
| 2018 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 to $5,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | $4,393 | $4,393 to $4,393 |
| 2016 | 1 | $6,150 | $6,150 to $6,150 |
| 2015 | 1 | $5,824 | $5,824 to $5,824 |
| 2012 | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 to $8,750 |
| 2010 | 1 | $8,366 | $8,366 to $8,366 |
Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.
Other sales of this reference
7 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patek Philippe Ref 3978 Ellipse | Antiquorum | Nov 2022 | CHF 5,250 ($5,260) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE, ELLIPSE, GOLD, REF.3978 | Christie's | Apr 2021 | HKD 81,250 ($10,462) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K ELLIPSE, REF. 3978 | Christie's | May 2018 | USD 5,000 ($5,000) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3978 YELLOW GOLD Very fine, oval, manual | Antiquorum | Nov 2017 | CHF 4,375 ($4,393) |
| Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Ellipse, | Bonhams | Jun 2015 | GBP 3,750 ($5,824) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3978 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, | Antiquorum | Apr 2012 | USD 8,750 ($8,750) |
| Patek Philippe Ref. 3978 Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse", | Antiquorum | Mar 2010 | CHF 8,880 ($8,366) |
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