JohnnyBogan
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Strap choices
Your analogy is quite appropriate. The frame often makes the painting. In the case of Flemish old masters, the use of tortoiseshell frames really makes dark shiny paintings POP.
This is why I am leaning towards going with a thin (no stitching) crocodile band with round scales to complement the proportions of the case, in a cognac color (does Patek make this?). Black would be stunning but too formal for every day use. The other option is blue shagreen from ABP.
Interestingly, the more I look at the watch, the more I think this horizontal case, had some sub-conscious influence on the Nautilus design, which appears to be a more defined version of this rounded octagonal shape...
Patek ellipse 3545
Hello Patek lovers! I just picked this up from a Japanese seller on ebay... I love this retro-mod early 70's vibe, and it's great on my small wrist. Sadly, it did not come with the ellipse buckle or original band. Can you tell me what is the proper size o...
It looks great on your wrist. Lovely seventies era ellipse watch.
I only have the cufflinks and key ring. In due time i will have an Ellipse watch. Best wishes! Thanks for sharing your Ellipse. Geross. ...
Ellipse cufflinks
Geross, These cufflinks are on my wishlist... I have seen a few different versions offered online...Yours seem to be the newer model which is fabulous. Patek blue sunburst dials are magical and hypnotic. The keychain though....this seems like a cruel joke...
Pin buckles of an Ellipse are generally delicate sculptures
I have not measured the buckle of my 3738 J but I would guess it is also just 11 mm - 15 mm, if it is actually 15 mm at all. If the one you found fits to a fitting strap to the watch, then get that pin buckle.
congrats
A wonderful watch. My thoughts: the shape of the case is unusual which lets the watch stand out. I would put a high gloss black croc strap on it to counterbalance the matte white gold, or a matte black strap in case you have the case repolished. Think of ...
Strap choices
Your analogy is quite appropriate. The frame often makes the painting. In the case of Flemish old masters, the use of tortoiseshell frames really makes dark shiny paintings POP. This is why I am leaning towards going with a thin (no stitching) crocodile b...
black is not automatically "formal"
Often black is associated with "neutral", "technical", "dark". Give it a try. There is a reason why PP largely uses very dark colours, in particular black. Same as shoes.