Patek Philippe Ellipse

In 1968, Patek Philippe released the Golden Ellipse. Debuting eight years before the iconic Nautilus, the Ellipse—with its distinctive oval shape—was unlike anything else in Patek Philippe’s catalogs. This example, a Reference 3948J, features a solid 18k yellow gold case gloss white dial with painted Roman indices, a blued-steel feuille handset, and Patek's hand-cranking Calibre 215 PS movement inside. Furthermore, this piece comes fitted to a signed black alligator leather strap with a matching 18k yellow gold signed buckle and an Extract from the Archives confirming production and sale in 1990. Watches such as this one are fun and wonderful timepieces, and there's no telling if and when one of these in any condition will surface again, so don't wait!