NWA: Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse
My first Patek Philippe, first “Holy Trinity”, first precious metal, and first vintage watch. Introducing the Patek Philippe Ellipse. Picked it up from a vintage dealer in NYC. I always thought my first and last Patek would be a Calatrava but after seeing the Ellipse with an integrated bracelet in person and on my wrist, I had to have it. The blue dial is unlike any I’ve seen in person.
I’ve always been drawn to vintage because of design and size but it can really daunting to shop for. The best tip I ever heard was always buy the seller, not the watch. This dealer knew his stuff, took me to a independent watchmaker (few doors down) to open the caseback so I could inspect the movement and put it on a timegrapher (running at -2 spd!). He didn’t even flinch when I asked if it would be rejected by Patek if I applied for achieve papers. Overall, buying vintage can be stressful but extremely rewarding. Just look up the prices of a vintage Ellipse, very undervalued in my opinion.
If you’re planning on watchshopping in NYC, I’d be happy to share the shop with my fellow crunchers.
Specs:
Ref. 3548
1970s-1980s
Manual wind with Patek caliber 23-300PM
27mm × 32mm
18k white gold case
18k white gold mesh bracelet
Blue stick dial
Sapphire crystal
Let me know what you think!
I think I have a problem…
Personal favorite. Congratulations. Great taste.
Outstanding.
Fantastic buy! Congratulations!
Beautiful watch. The love the ellipse. Time is a flat circle right? 🤔
You did great, beautiful watch. Wear it in good health!
Falling more and more in love, great pick!
Gorgeous. I’d be very interested in knowing the dealer/shop and watchmaker. Please DM me the info when you get the chance!
Pure class…..beautiful….
That looks absolutely woof 👏🏼
Congrats! That thing is awesome
This is a great watch. A true grail. Congratulations and wear it with joy!
I couldn't wear it!
If it was on my wrist, I couldn't ogle that movement😊
Did you need the bracelet resized? I've got one but it doesn't fit and not sure how they go about resizing it
Fantastic piece, mate. Wear it in good health! Love to see watch dreams come true! 🍻
Congratulations 🎉 amazing timepiece Sir, Holy Grail #patekphilippe
Beautiful. Might be hard for others to understand the choice to go for this while the mainstream is going for the modern models such as the Nautilus. But I'm with you in this one here. I'm sure you'll enjoy this one.
Did you need the bracelet resized? I've got one but it doesn't fit and not sure how they go about resizing it
Great question! The bracelet is a little loose. In order to have it sized the gold has to be cut and welded. Still debating if I want to have it cut since it’s final.
Amazing watch and great buy. Very tasteful model and happy you got it!
Beautiful watch🥳 The Elipse has always been my favorite out of Pateks catalouge. Congrats!🥂
Thats the Donald Trump watch there you go 😄. Just kidding its gorgeus and Ive also eying the Universal Geneve Ellipse with microrotor. Just a great case shape.
Congrats on the achievement.
I couldn't and wouldn't go near that one (nor any other Patek) but if you like it that's all that should count for you 💪🏻
Congratulations! Gorgeous iconic piece 👏🏻👏🏻
Golden Ratio never disappoints.
Superb piece, and one I am attempting to track down myself. Enjoy in good health 👌
I think it’s superb, one of my fav brands and colours all rolled into one!!
Wear it well it’s a great watch sir 👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations, very nice.
Stunning…Absolutely Beautiful piece!
Class 👌that movements something else 🔥
Super watch. Thanks for sharing
A fine choice for your first #patekphilippe an amazing, elegant, beautiful watch the ellipse is