Patek Philippe · reference 3978
Antiquorum, March 2010
Hammer result
CHF 8,880
about $8,366 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 11%The lot
Auction house
Antiquorum
Sale
Important Watches
Date
20 March 2010
Lot number
213
Reference
3978
Brand
Patek Philippe
Year
1991
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 REF. 3978 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, | Antiquorum | May 2016 | CHF 6,000 ($6,150) |
| 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) |
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