The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse broke the mold for dress watches when it debuted in the late 1960s. Its shape was revolutionary—but not for the sake of being different. Inspired by the timeless beauty of the golden ratio, it offered a refined balance between round and rectangular forms, setting it apart from traditional watchmaking norms. Rather than chasing trends, Patek carved its own path—creating a design that was both distinctive and enduring. More than 50 years later, the Golden Ellipse remains one of the brand’s most iconic collections, second only to the legendary Calatrava. Here we have something special: the rarely seen reference 3546. This version boldly steps outside the usual Golden Ellipse formula by introducing lugs to the case design—a quiet twist on a timeless classic. The white gold case measures 32 x 27 mm and features a snapback and a small winding crown adorned with the iconic Calatrava cross. This example is fitted with a unique silver dial that has an almost “hammerite” texture, complete with sigma markings, painted black Roman numerals, and elegant black stick hands. The watch is paired with a refined Bulang and Sons leather strap and comes with an original 18k white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle. Powering this understated piece is the hand-wound Caliber 23-300, which has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. We’ve always loved how the Ellipse line reflects Patek’s creative side—more than just watches, it became a full design language, extending into objects like lighters, desk clocks, and even jewelry. It’s a subtle statement, full of character. Looking for something a little off the beaten path? This one might be it—drop us a line to chat more. Specifications: Patek Philippe Reference 3546 Golden Ellipse 18K white gold case 32 x 27 mm case size (measured without the lugs) Silver no lume Sigma dial with black hands Caliber 23-300 hand-wound movement Movement no 115xxxx case no 269xxxx dating to the early 1970s Bulang and sons leather strap with a 18 k white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle fitted Fully serviced by our watchmaker One-year mechanical warranty Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping