Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Ellipse 'Lapis Lazuli'

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WHY WE LOVE IT

Sometimes, a watch is just a watch. And sometimes, it’s a true piece of art.

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 catalog. Its shape, which falls somewhere between that of a circle and a rectangle, was meant to be a departure from the more conventional watch case designs of the preceding 70 years. And the design was highly considered: Based upon the “golden ratio” of the ancient Greeks, its proportions are particularly pleasing to the eye. 

This particular example, a reference 4920-2, is wildly rare. It features a 32mm 18K yellow gold elliptical case with a woven 'rope' finishing and is paired to a matching stylized bracelet with a signed locking clasp. Furthermore, it has an exotic lapis lazuli stone dial with a matching stylized handset, a signed crown, and Pateks Calibre 12-250 manual winding movement within.

This is more than a timepiece — it’s a museum piece, an extraordinary work of horological art, and there is no saying when one of these will show up again!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in fantastic condition overall showing light signs of wear consistent with age and use. Blue 'Lapis Lazuli’ stone dial is in excellent condition, with no deformities or fractures with matching handset. Signed crown.