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Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse, Ref. 5738P Platinum wristwatch with blue gold sunburst dial Circa 2011

Lot Closed

September 16, 01:26 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse, Ref. 5738P

Platinum wristwatch with blue gold sunburst dial

Circa 2011


Dial: blue  

Calibre: cal. 240 automatic, 27 jewels

Movement number: 5'554'379

Case: platinum, snap-on back

Case number: 4'717'282

Closure: Patek Philippe blue alligator strap and platinum buckle

Dimensions: 34.5 x 39.5 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box, folder, and certificate of origin booklets,

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Introduced in 2008 for the 40th anniversary of the Ellipse, the reference 5738 is the first version of the famous design to be crafted in platinum.


While it remains faithful to the original proportions based on the golden ratio, the dimensions have been boosted to fit contemporary tastes. 


Thanks to platinum case complemented with the signature blue dial, the legendary automatic 240 calibre and its perfect size, the 5738P is undoubtedly the most attractive Ellipse ever produced. As a fact, these timepieces rarely come up at auction.


This present lot is further enhanced by its very good overall condition as well as by being accompanied by its original accessories including the Certificate of Origin.