Patek Philippe Ellipse Motorsport moonphase aperture

moonphase aperture

found itself having to refocus production as civilian tastes shifted away from the spartan military watches that had dominated the war years

There is no doubt that interesting chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors

the company has surged in popularity due to its minimalist

the combination of a 35mm "stepped" case with fixed bars hammers this piece home as a no-frills daily wearable vintage piece

Patek Philippe Ellipse Motorsport moonphase apertureIn 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 Philippes catalogues. In period, the Ellipse line became emblematic of the era for design and signaled an elevated level of taste, particularly given the popularity of function first tool watches that defined the 1960s for many. In the intervening years, the Ellipse and many