Patek Phillipe Ellipse Yellow Gold ref 3858 gruen the minute counter has a

the minute counter has a red portion that is a five-minute countdown regatta timer – how cool is that

The Mk1 matte dial is beautiful condition with an almost eggshell coloured lume on the hours and hands

The case is a no-lug-hole example in really strong condition

Quartz movement

with 558 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘D12’

Patek Phillipe Ellipse Yellow Gold ref 3858 gruen the minute counter has aThis is a beautiful and interesting looking vintage Patek Ellipse with a bulkier case that, to us, looks almost like a manta ray! The Patek Ellipse has become a focus for us in recent years, as we love all the cool details in such a wonderfully made watch. The blue dial is in fantastic condition with crisp white text and sigma markings at the bottom edge, signifying that the hour markers are made out of solid gold. The watch comes on the original