Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3548G

6568 Golden Ellipse 3548G c. 1970 The Golden Ellipse isn't what most people think of when the name 'Patek Philippe' come to mind. But since 1968, the brand has been producing these thin, time-only and decidedly un-hyped watches - all based on a millennia-old design principle. This is, of course, the Golden Ratio. It's a mathematical formula that was referred to as the 'divine proportion', reflecting the beauty of art and architecture designed following the principles of the ratio. The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse proves the rule. When it was launched in 1968, it helped redefine what a watch should've looked like. Most of its predecessors were round, but the Golden Ellipse came along with its unique case shape and clean dial. It represents a change in fashion, but also the role of watches into luxury items rather than a daily necessity. Patek Philippe 0 Golden Ellipse 3548G Manual Wind 27 White Gold 1970 False Dial There are some very tiny specks on the dial. Case and Bracelet Both the case and bracelet are extremely sharp and well-defined.