Patek Philippe
Ellipse, Reference 5738P-001 | A platinum wristwatch | Circa 2010
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
18,000 - 35,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue sunburst
Calibre: cal. 240 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 3'121'636
Case: platinum, snap-on case back
Case number: 4'711'251
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 34.6 x 39.3 mm (width x length)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and leather bifold
First introduced in 1968, Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse has a very distinctive appeal comparing to the traditional watches. Housed in an elliptical case, the watch has a sense of inner harmony that is very pleasing to the eye. The case was inspired by the principle of Golden Section discovered by ancient Greek mathematicians.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the model, Patek Philippe introduced the 5738 in 2008. The was the only Ellipse of the catalogue. It had the signature blue sunburst dial, a jumbo size platinum case and was powered by the automatic calibre 240.
Its impressive and extremely comfortable proportions make the Reference 5738 the most sought-after iteration of the Ellipse family.
Rarely appearing on the market, this particular lot is preserved in very attractive condition and comes accompanied by its Certificate of Origin.