Description

Patek Philippe rare handcrafts are associated with the exceptional ancestral decorative skills that are perpetuated by the brand today in their contemporary collection.

Mix arts such as hand-engraving one of the oldest decorative art form, Grand Feu enamel with different techniques: Cloisonné, paillonné, grisaille, enamel relief (Fauré enamel), Longwy enamel on ceramics with black-framed decorations, and the highly complex art of miniature painting on enamel and wood micromarquetry, Produced as one of a kind or as limited editions wristwatches, they are very sought after by collectors.

*This timepiece is a celebration to the 50th birthday of its enigmatic Golden Ellipse collection. In this honor, this timepiece has been created with the iconic square case but this time in platinum revealing a spectacular black enamel dial with the famous rare handcrafts known as “Arabesques” and this time called “volutes” hand-engraved on this beautiful dial. Silver hands indicates the time while the Patek Philippe Genève logo is visible at 12 o’clock.

The solid case-back has the commemorative engraving “Ellipse d’Or 1968-2018” and protects the self-winding Caliber 240. It is accompanied by a set of cufflinks in white gold with black enamel and hand-engraved “volute” pattern.

A genuine black alligator strap will give a very unique and comfortable experience with this work-of-art.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.