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Well, pretty close to "today," since these beautiful models are part of the latest Rare Handcraft collection, announced on June 16, 2021...:-) For some info on these dials, which are are indeed inspired by geometric motifs of the Seventies, please see:
Dear friends, I need your help…
Please tell me your opinion about these two pieces: I think it’s a gorgeous idea in this context. An iconic watch created at this time when wallpapers looked like this. And a spirit of freedom and adventure I miss nowadays. Do you like them? Wich is your ...
This is quite the dilemma
I would say #2, it is a little more toned down (and more legible too). These are party pieces however, so feel free to choose a model that is loud on the wrist and utterly useless at telling time! As to whether accepting your own second best allocation ch...
PS: Let me add some context to the benefit of anyone who's not familiar with these new Rare Handcrafts: the two models above are called "Ellipse 70'," and are refs. 5738/50G-016 and -015, respectively.
Here's the relevant page of the official release I received from Patek. Congrats again! ...
Yes, and retail price is around CHF 81,000,- (w/o any taxes),
if I remember correctly. I asked in Geneva during the Rare Handcrafts exhibition in June. I love them both, have no favourite. Should be available in limited numbers through any AD.
Through any Dealer?
Today in Patek Salons Geneva they told me 3 of each maximum will be made. 😳 Best Tempus
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Green. Not a big fan of orange and it reminds me too much of a 70s watch/design and with the retro revival the last few years, it's a bit too much.
First of all a
HUGE congrats 🎈🍾🎉🎊 Personally I like the green more because the color scheme matches my clothing style better 😇 On the other hand, the orange🍊dial is bright and vibrant which are important factors for a watch with an enamel dial ! Look forward to your wri...
An opportunity which I would not pass on
Good luck with your choice. I definitely prefer the orange strap and the dial design. Firstly I see the ellipse case shape within the dial design which I find attractive. Also, a light grey strap may tone down the look a bit and still work well with the c...
That’s it, I was trying to figure out what my brain was associating this with.
Both, for better or worse, remind me of patterns I associate with other everyday items. As you say, in person is the only test as this might not be so when one sees them in the metal.
Preference
In my opinion the blue green is far superior. This combo is very soothing and tasteful.
Wow, these are both so great!
Why can't Patek Philippe do this today with some contemporary designer!
One more thought. Changing straps.
I you consider changing straps in the future, for whatever reason like just changing style or wear the watch more discreet. Which one would be your choice? Mine would be the green one. It can handle a blue strap as good as the green one.
That's also a good point, Patek itself can provide a broad selection of straps to be ordered or even sent with the watch. The choice of strap on these very particular Rare Handcrafts can indeed make a big difference! ;-)
While I'd personally not change the orange strap of the -015 (it looks just perfect there -- besides that it's probably the first time I see a Patek come with an alligator of this color! ;-), ref. -016 does indeed lend itself to several nuances of blue as...
Done already!
I ordered two more straps that mirror exactly the colors of the dial. The watch is gonna be a chameleon! 🤗 Best Tempus
You‘re absolutely right!
With these amazing colors a strap change will change the look of the watch dramatically! I‘ll get mine in September. Please wait a little before I open the box. I am curious for more evaluations and comments… Thanks a lot! Best Tempus
Watches like this need a nickname! 😀
What do you think? Ideas welcome!!! The orange one could be „The Andy Warhol“ Think brauner could be right, a dandy like him would have chosen the orange one. The green-blue could be „The Ummagumma“ Elipse introduced 1968, Pink Floyd released their record...
Already very curious! 😜
Ok, deal! But we need a little patience until then!Confirmation is September. Can’t wait!!! Best Tempus
First, green one
The green/blue one is more harmonious, more collected and calm, symetrical. The orange is all the contrary to the green.
5:4 Green. Thank you Count de Monet!
Green taking over now! Your opinion is well appreciated. Best Tempus
Bravo!!! Huge congrats! 🎉
Please share with us when you receive this grail! Best Tempus
Wonderful!! I think this is the first owner's picture we are seeing on this forum of a 2021 Rare Handcraft! Sincere congrats on being selected for this outstanding reference! :-)
Please feel free to open a new thread if you would like, where you can post more pictures and your first impressions about this special Patek ;-) Cheers.
Stunningly beautiful 😍
Press release didn’t do justice…so different in person!!! Wow! Huge congrats 🎉🍾🎈 Please describe your impressions! And more pics please! 🙏🏻 Best Tempus
More pictures…
I will collect the orange Ellipse next Wednesday and take a few more pictures. I’ve asked my AD to remove the plastic and send a wrist shot on his wrist. I’m blown away. This is, in my humble opinion, one of the coolest Pateks I’ve seen in while…
5:5 Green-Orange!
That’s a good outcome. Both iterations have their fans! Best Tempus
