Patek Philippe Ellipse Motorsport the rare ‘hooded archer’ logo

the rare ‘hooded archer’ logo of Brigade Quartermaster at the 12:00 position

and an inner ‘railroad’ (chemin-de-fer) minute track

a matching polished handset

There is no doubt that interesting chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors

Patek Philippe Ellipse Motorsport the rare ‘hooded archer’ logoIn 1968, Patek Philippe released the Golden Ellipse. Debuting eight years before the iconic Nautilus, the Ellipse with its distinctive oval shape was unlike anything else in Patek Philippes catalogues. In period, the Ellipse line became emblematic of the era for design and signaled an elevated level of taste, particularly given the popularity of function first tool watches that defined the 1960s for many. In the intervening years, the Ellipse and many