Brand:
Patek Philippe
Model:
Ellipse
Year:
2011
Reference:
5738P-001
Original Box:
Not Included
Original Papers:
Not Included
Archive Papers:
Included
Warranty:
12 months
Overall Condition:
Very Good
Wear level Case:
Barely visible
Wear level Caseback:
Barely visible
Wear level Dial:
None
Wear level Crystal:
None
Wear level Bezel:
Barely visible
Wear level Bracelet Clasp:
Barely visible
Movement Type:
Manual winding
Caliber:
240
Power Reserve:
48 hours
Case Material:
Platinum
Case Diameter:
34.5x39.5 mm
Case Thickness:
5.9 mm
Bezel Material:
Platinum
Crystal:
Sapphire crystal
Dial Color:
Blue
Bracelet Material:
Alligator skin
Bracelet Color:
Black
Clasp Type:
Buckle
Clasp Material:
Platinum
The Golden Ellipse has been built around one idea since 1968: an elliptical case whose proportions follow the golden ratio of roughly 1 to 1.618. This is the 5738P, the platinum version launched in 2008 for the model's 40th anniversary in a slightly enlarged case, here with a blue sunburst dial on an 18k gold plate and applied gold baton markers. As on every Patek in platinum, a single diamond is set into the case flank at 6 o'clock, the maison's discreet signal of the metal.
At 5.9mm it is the thinnest watch in Patek's current catalogue, owed to the calibre 240, an ultra-thin self-winding movement whose 22k gold micro-rotor is recessed into the mainplate rather than sitting on top of it. Two hands, no complications, an onyx-set crown, and nothing to distract from the shape. This example is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its production.
The watch is delivered with all items shown in the photographs.