Patek Philippe Ellipse ref. 3566, sold by Asprey, is crafted in yellow gold and dates back to 1973. This watch features a double-signed, midnight blue dial in exceptional and original condition.
This refined and elegant wristwatch has a cushion-shaped, slim 18K yellow gold case paired with a matching 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle and an alligator strap from Patek Philippe.
Case: Two-piece, solid, with a polished and brushed finish, triangular lugs, a Patek Philippe yellow gold winding crown, and a sapphire crystal.
Dial: Midnight blue adorned with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and yellow gold bâton hands.
Movement: Calibre 175, bearing the Seal of Geneva quality mark, features rhodium plating, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a Gyromax balance adjusted for temperature variations, isochronism and five positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring.
This Patek Philippe Ellipse, reference 3566, featuring the double-signed Asprey dial, is the only example known to have ever appeared on the market.
