Patek Philippe
Golden Ellipse Platinum
5738P-001
Platinum geometry and a micro-rotor movement in Patek Philippe's most sculptural dress watch.
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Overview
The Patek Philippe 5738P-001 is a platinum expression of the Golden Ellipse, one of the manufacture's most enduring and architecturally distinctive lines. Its 34.5 × 39.5 mm elliptical case follows the proportions of the golden ratio, a design principle that has defined the collection since its introduction in 1968. A deep blue sunburst dial with white gold applied indexes gives the reference a quietly authoritative presence on the wrist.
History
The Golden Ellipse was conceived in the late 1960s as a deliberate departure from the round and tonneau cases that dominated fine watchmaking at the time, with its elliptical outline governed by the mathematical golden ratio. The 5738P-001 represents a modern evolution of that founding idea, housing the ultra-thin Calibre 240 beneath a platinum case — a pairing that positions it firmly at the apex of the collection. Platinum references within the Golden Ellipse line have historically been reserved for flagship expressions, and the 5738P-001 continues that tradition for contemporary collectors.
Notable points
- Elliptical case dimensions of 34.5 × 39.5 mm are derived from the golden ratio, the geometric principle central to the collection's identity since 1968.
- 950 platinum case material lends exceptional density and a cool, blue-grey lustre that complements the sunburst dial.
- Calibre 240 is an ultra-thin, self-winding movement featuring Patek Philippe's signature 22-karat gold mini-rotor, allowing a slender overall profile.
- The blue sunburst dial is finished with white gold applied indexes, a restrained combination that reads as formal without ornamentation.
- The 5738P-001 belongs to a long-running line that has attracted collectors who prize geometric originality alongside traditional haute horlogerie finishing.
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