265 Patek Philippe An extremely elegant and refined, Ellipse, wristwatch in yellow gold, with diamond bezel, diamond and onyx dial, and integrated large mesh bracelet and diamonds, with Extract from the Archives, reference 4433.

Estimate: € 15.000 –⁠ 30.000

This Patek Philippe reference 4433/1, an extraordinary variation of the Golden Ellipse conceived for the most discerning of ladies, is nothing short of a masterstroke. It is a rare and opulent intersection of Haute Joaillerie and Swiss precision, the kind of timepiece that may never grace two wrists alike. Crafted in sumptuous 18K yellow gold, the unmistakable Ellipse silhouette becomes a canvas for brilliance: its deep onyx-black outer dial frames a fully pavé diamond center, a golden bed where nearly every millimeter shimmers under light. These diamonds breathe warmth into the dark mystery surrounding them. The effect is theatrical, but never brash. Encircling the bezel is a second halo of diamonds, set with fastidious care into a delicately textured gold case that is both architectural and refined. The craftsmanship continues into the mesmerizing bracelet: an intricate, almost tapestry-like construction of braided gold links, each node punctuated by diamond settings. To hold reference 4433/1 is to grasp what Patek Philippe achieves when it unites discretion, precision, and elegance with unapologetic opulence — a watch made not for attention, but for the quiet delight of true connoisseurs.