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Introduced in 1968, the Ellipse's design is no accident, since it is based on the golden ratio, considered to be the "divine proportion" found in nature and in the greatest works of architecture and art. 

Manufactured by the dial-maker Singer for Patek Philippe, the dials feature an extremely simple yet striking contrast between the yellow gold hour-markers and hands and the blue dial with its soleillée finish.

Throughout the production process, 4 different types of dial were used, and we have written a full article about them which you can read [here](https://www.41watch.com/fr/blog/revue-historique-de-la-patek-philippe-ellipse-n178).

Our example is fitted with an MK3 dial, recognisable by the domed hour markers and hands and the "Sigma σ" symbols visible on the dial at 6 o'clock. The "Sigma σ" symbol was introduced in the 1970s by the Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (or "APRIOR") to highlight prestigious manufactures and therefore signifies that the hour-markers are made of solid gold.

This version of the Ellipse, whose dimensions are extremely close to those of the original model, is equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement, Calibre 215, which first appeared in 1974 and is still in use today. The calibre 215 has the distinction of being the first to be equipped with Gyromax, operating at 28,800 beats per hour. This movement is remarkably stable over long periods, making it ideal for everyday use.

The watch is delivered with its original box (interior damaged), outer box, Patek Philippe certificate of origin (date of sale 1991 in Geneva), leather booklet and documentation. 


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Manual

Outer box

Certificate of origin

Leather

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