An ellipse from elsewhere.
In the cosmic theatre of the 1970s, Strato launched this watch like a capsule shot into the unknown. A rare and truly otherworldly piece, its elliptical case floats within a double gold-tone frame—part futuristic jewel, part kinetic sculpture.
The dial, a rich, gradient brown, recalls aged leather, vintage car interiors, and the warm, earthy tones of an era where avant-garde design flirted openly with psychedelia. It's minimalist to the core: just time, reduced to its purest form.
Inside beats a manually-wound mechanical movement—still ticking with impressive precision more than five decades later. And for the purists: yes, the black leather strap is original. Soft, worn, and perfectly patinated.
The case is identical to those used in some Eska models, a quiet nod to the era's fascinating web of shared Swiss manufacturing and hidden collaborations. This watch doesn’t just tell time—it captures the bold imagination of a decade when anything seemed possible, even suspending time inside a golden ellipse.

Technical Sheet
* Brand: Strato

* Model: Unspecified – elliptical case (Eska-style)

* Year: Circa 1970

* Movement: Manual winding mechanical

* Functions: Hours, minutes

* Case: Elliptical shape, gold-tone brass

* Dial: Gradient brown, sunburst finish, applied indices

* Crystal: Domed plexiglass

* Strap: Original black leather

* Clasp: Classic pin buckle

* Water Resistance: Not water-resistant

* Dimensions: approx. 32 mm x 42 mm 

* Notable Features: Rare elliptical design, same case as some Eska watches

* Made in: Switzerland

* Condition: Very good vintage condition, tested and running


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