Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 'TV Case' Patina a lever releases a hammer

a lever releases a hammer that then strikes a bell (or a gong) mounted inside the watch case

originally retailed under the 'Must de Cartier' Label has a rich red dial

Though it doesn't bear military markings - perhaps due to a replacement back or having never been issued - this watch has definitely seen it's share of battles and lived to tell the tale

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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 'TV Case' Patina a lever releases a hammerWhy We Love It In 1968, Patek Philippe released the Golden Ellipse. Debuting eight years before the iconic Nautilus, the Ellipsewith its distinctive oval shapewas unlike anything else in Patek Philippes catalogs. This example, a Reference 3604J, features a solid 18k yellow gold case with "T" lugs, an absolutely stunning sunburst blue sigma dial that has taken on an even purple patina, applied yellow gold indices with a matching dauphine handset, and