Patek Philippe · reference 3838
Antiquorum, November 2010
Hammer result
CHF 6,250
about $6,405 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 4%The lot
Auction house
Antiquorum
Sale
Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Date
13 November 2010
Lot number
626
Reference
3838
Brand
Patek Philippe
Year
1979
Ask against realised
Across 1 dealer listing of reference 3838. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
11 confirmed sales, 2004 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 2004 to 2026. Low $2,760, high $16,296.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | $16,296 | $16,081 to $16,510 |
| 2019 | 1 | $4,764 | $4,764 to $4,764 |
| 2015 | 1 | $6,739 | $6,739 to $6,739 |
| 2014 | 2 | $4,772 | $3,665 to $5,878 |
| 2013 | 1 | $9,673 | $9,673 to $9,673 |
| 2010 | 1 | $6,405 | $6,405 to $6,405 |
| 2008 | 1 | $3,995 | $3,995 to $3,995 |
| 2005 | 1 | $3,450 | $3,450 to $3,450 |
| 2004 | 1 | $2,760 | $2,760 to $2,760 |
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
8 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATEK PHILIPPE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, RARE 18K GOLD QUARTZ ‘G | Christie's | Jun 2026 | USD 16,510 ($16,510) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 3838 1 Ellipse | Antiquorum | May 2026 | CHF 12,500 ($16,081) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3838, ELLIPSE, YELLOW GOLD | Antiquorum | Nov 2019 | CHF 4,750 ($4,764) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3838 ELLIPSE QUARTZ Patek Philippe, Genè | Antiquorum | May 2015 | CHF 6,250 ($6,739) |
| Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold quartz wristwatch Ellipse, Ref: | Bonhams | Sep 2014 | GBP 2,250 ($3,665) |
| Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold quartz wristwatch Ellipse, Ref: | Bonhams | Jun 2014 | GBP 3,500 ($5,878) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3838 ELLIPSE WITH ENAMEL DIAL YELLOW GOL | Antiquorum | Jan 2013 | HKD 75,000 ($9,673) |
| Ref. 3838, Golden Ellipse Patek Philippe, Genève, "Golden El | Antiquorum | Jun 2008 | HKD 31,200 ($3,995) |
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