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A superb journey back in time
The Golden Ellipse. Born in 1968. A great time - there were the classic grand hotels (Beau Rivage, Baur au Lac), the funky ones, like the Royal Hilton in North Tehran:
1968 makes me think off eggshell white Mercedes Benz Pagodas:
Of a Zeitgeist at the intersection of the old and the new. Of Gunter Sachs, Axel Springer and all the other Wirtschaftswunder nouveau riches having fun in Kampen, Gstaad and Capri. Aesthetically, this was before the brown-green 1970ies.
How many of you have considered the Elipse?
The picture is courtesy of Kari.... I was just curious how many Patek collectors had considered this reference? It may be just peculiar to me, but when I see it, it makes me think "Patek" immediately. Maybe some of that is because so many wall clocks were...
Nice watch, but that one falls in a very strange category...
... to me, its a matter of timing. For now, i like to add only watches that i will wear and enjoy. That model just feels right when i will be older, and that i would have gotten already all the complicated and super complicated models, and all kind of wat...
Interesting comment....
.....i had never thought about associating age and complications. Sure, when I was a kid, I wanted a watch that would do EVERYTHING. I just bought a super-complicated Garmin.....that HAS to be the most complicated watch in the world!! Maybe I am still a k...
Fully agree
About the "kid who wants a master of the universe watch which can do it all". EdO is a nice, if not THE essence of the 2nd half of the 20th century PP style.
Really funny...
Just today I compared my Royal Oak, Nautilus and Golden Ellipse. I tried to see if Genta's style could be found from all of the three designs. On thing is sure: all three watches represent the slimmest designs in the category. With Royal Oak and Nautilus ...
I got one in white gold and here is my advice...
Hi ! I got one in white gold (the current, new model and I did post a review here just few months ago ) the one of kari with WG/blue combination is no longer produced - not sure if you intend to buy it new. If you do the new version is the one I have wit...
Like said,
mine is a tuxedo watch meaning that I do not wear it many times annually. However, when I do, I really enjoy the watch. Best, Kari
Nothing else than this rather bad one.
Right type of Ellipse folding clasp also fits the watch. Best, Kari ...
Best way to wear an Ellipse? On a lava lamp :-)!
Hello there Baron! It is a quirky, quirky little master piece of design from Patek, this current Ellipse. As Kari mentioned: it is the slimmest Patek offering and an instantaneously recognisable Patek. Can be dressed up and down easily and has got always ...
Thanks Moritz....
....I agree with you...i think it actually does have a wow factor. Nice shot of yours!
I have a soft spot for this iconic piece but
Have never bought one. I have seen a few. The older ones from the 70's are quite small and the current ones are a bit expensive for a folly piece They did make an auto model I think which might suit my purposes I am just not sure if I can wear one without...
Yes, i can see that thinking...
.....which is why I would wear it either like Kari ... Black tie.....or with a pair of jeans
Hello Baron, I can not say I am a collector yet....
..I own just one Patek, a WT 5130p, during 2014 I did not buy watches, I went from speedmasters, to rolex, to AP, to some pateks, I almost bought a 5098, by that time I realized I was not ready, may be possible that I was trying to find to many rational a...
the white gold 3738/100G-012 is really nice
Totally agree that the white gold one is truly special ...somehow a modern interpretation of a classic and the dial color very unique. A big plus is also the fact that is an automatic watch... I had to get the cufflinks too ...
Nice but...
...as someone said earlier: the original 1970ies ones are virtually unwearable due to their size, and the current ones are a bit expensive for what they are. A large one in YG, blue dial, high-gloss black croc strap - that would look good both with a mini...
The case size "fashion" is changing.....
.....yes, the one from the 70s is small, but actually I think that just doesn't matter on this watch. The fashion for bigger and bigger watches is over, I believe. I will now only buy a watch at 40mm or less..... big just looks...err...BIG. The Elipse has...
size is good .. go for it :)
I assume that you already have bigger pieces in your collection..the proportion of the white gold and the others is just perfect (unless you really have a large wrist but it could still work). The platinum one that is much larger didn't look as good to me...
A true and inspiring classic
I'm a huge admirer of ellipse watches and in particular the Patek Ellipse. As my collection focuses on GP, there are some very similar models, even with blue dial from the early 70ties. CC ...
Hey CC!
Such a beautiful pair! These you should show more often over at our "home"... ;) Best, my friend Blomman
Everyday
I consider an Ellipse nearly every single day, especially the funky rectangular versions of the 70's.
For me, for these PPs in particular, WG
I'm a yellow gold guy in general - usually, everything else equal, I will prefer yg over ss, wg, or plat. However, for the 70s Ellipse family, I prefer the WG, which looks more "wearable" to me. The yellow gold versions look more art deco (which is cool t...
I am torn....
...everything else equal I am a white metal guy....but as you point out, the yg 70s Elipse is the iconic portrayal of the watch. Having said that, I am a white metal guy. Agggghhhhh....time will tell.
Thanks for reminding me about the Ref. 3582 ...
which I totally forgot about and also didn´t realize the similarities with the "Apple Watch" yet. "for the 70s Ellipse family, I prefer the WG" Something like this? ... Thanks! Oliver ...
Now, or in the 70s?
Just kidding as I was too young for any serious watch at that time. The Ellipse is one of (if not THE) epitome of 70s taste, when we talk about watches and especially those loved by the Jet Set at that time. It was and still is admired by artists and arch...
Agreed
A men's size YG with blue dial or WG with black dial, both with high-gloss black croc strap, is what Christian Kracht's hero in "1979" would wear at that wild party in pre-revolution Tehran. A 928 in its early version would be the ideal car to go along wi...
Yes, even when Christian Kracht doesn´t get ...
that much attention anymore it is an appropriate picture. Porsche 928 and (one of my favorites) Mercedes SLC would have been (and still are) great cars to match the Ellipse. Those cars get (already) a lot of attention today ... Back in the 70s, I was look...
"Mens size"
I think the current version of the E. is very nice; not too big but with enough presence.
In WG...
...looking at the watch it tastes...dry and numb...like a piece of alloy...and the blue dial....is cold and relaxing...like a slow but painless death from drowning, in an ice-cold lake. A very nocturnal watch, but equally befitting CK's 1979 parties in th...
WG: the ultimate understatement!
May be it is difficult to capture the nuances of the grey dial in the "new" WG version but it is what makes the watch so special. Nothing against the blue one but the WG one is the ultimate understatement that becomes very dandy with the original light br...
Actually, the early Ellipse..
...would be paired much better with an Iso, Aston or Mercedes W100.
Looks good on you, Oliver.
I will need to try on several. Metal....size...etc....decisions decisions
Arte Suizo?
Hi Oliver, Do you know the connection with "Arte Suizo", which I see on the dials of many early 70's Ellipses. I have heard that Arte Suizo is/was a large retailer in South America. Is this your understanding as well? Do you also see proportionally a lot ...
Retailer in South America is correct ...
and I am aware of several pieces, but never took special attention to it. To me it is just one retailer on the dial, something I don´t prefer - most of the time ;-) Cheers, Oliver
A superb journey back in time
The Golden Ellipse. Born in 1968. A great time - there were the classic grand hotels (Beau Rivage, Baur au Lac), the funky ones, like the Royal Hilton in North Tehran: 1968 makes me think off eggshell white Mercedes Benz Pagodas: Of a Zeitgeist at the int...
I really like an ellipse watch
Its sexy. The watch of a playboy / dandy. In due time ill get one. I like it yellow gold. The blue dial is mesmerizing. I think every Patek collector should have one. But thats just me. Best Geross
Let me explain baron
Blue is the color of the sky the gates of heaven. Yellow is the color of wealth / gold. Floating in the depths of the dial no seconds hand moving not even a petite seconds making it immortal. Thats why the style is everlasting. And its shaped like a bed ,...
LOL, you made my day ...
and the question is now if Baron is ready/prepared for it :-) I like your thoughts geross ... disarming ladies ... ;-) Cheers, Oliver
Yes , why not.
Think of it as a horological aphrodisiac. Sense of urgency of time is not too exact cause lack of seconds hand just the time markers of every 5 mins. Of course it will always tell time with no hurry while your out on a date. Cheers Geross
Horological aphrodisiac
Think of it as a horological aphrodisiac. Sense of urgency of time is not too exact cause lack of seconds hand just the time markers of every 5 mins. Of course it will always tell time with no hurry while your out on a date. Cheers Geross
Playboys and Dandies
Reminds me of hangover/latenight dishes in hotel bars, e.g. Steak Holstein, caviar omlettes etc. The kind of food you have served by an understanding barman at 3am. With just another cigarette.
Golden Ellipse is a classic
I would place the Golden Ellipse in the classic watch category along with the Calatrava. The blue dial in WG from Kari's collection certainly looks quite stunning. The blue dial in platinum (5738P) is the perfect size for today. I have been on the look ou...
"5738P is the perfect size for today"
Do you have any pictures to share? Just saw one or two wristshot´s so far and had the impression it lacks the charm of the smaller ones. On the official press pictures I liked it a lot. Just from the numbers it should be the right size for today, but stil...
I don't have a picture
but I have tried it many many times. On paper it seems to be spot on, just the right size. Plus I love the metal. But on the wrist something is badly wrong. Perhaps it's because the wath is so slim - it's like putting a small plate to the wrist. I wanted ...
The perfect size of today ...
by numbers and even when it is far from being too big on your wrist, I am still not convinced. It is difficult to explain, but somehow it needs to be smaller to show its very special charm and elegance. As a watch of classical and pure beauty I prefer it ...
On this one....
....i am with you Oliver. I think the smaller size of the 1970s version is where I will hunt......
3605g
My favourite dress watch is the authentic 70ties large size with folding ellipse buckle. ...
nice but may be too big..
Thanks for sharing this photo - I didn't try the 5738P but I think that the proportion and size of the regular version fit better with the ellipse..but I am intrigued ! Another issue is the very big price difference just for the platinum and the bigger ca...