Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Ref. 5738R (or similar vintage/modern variant)
Dress Watch · Patek Philippe (Independent, Haute Horlogerie tier)
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) / Neo-Vintage
Type
Dress Watch
Brand
Patek Philippe (Independent, Haute Horlogerie tier)
Movement
Ultra-thin mechanical automatic or manual-wind caliber
Dimensions
Case diameter approximately 34.5mm x 39.5mm, thickness around 6.5mm
Description
An exquisite luxury dress watch featuring the iconic elliptical case geometry inspired by the golden ratio. The sunburst green dial paired with a warm rose gold case and an intricate metal bracelet creates a breathtaking, sophisticated wrist presence of understated elegance.
Key Features
Distinctive elliptical case shape, golden ratio proportions, minimalist dial layout devoid of seconds hand, integrated luxury gold bracelet
Dial Description
Sunburst deep green dial with applied slim baton indices and simple dauphine or baton hands, bearing the Patek Philippe Geneve signature
Case Material
Rose gold, highly polished finish
Crystal Type
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth rounded bezel in matching rose gold
Crown & Pushers
Small polished push-pull crown set with a subtle cabochon or plain design bearing the Calatrava cross
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated polished rose gold mesh-style or intricate link bracelet matching the case
Caseback Details
Solid rose gold snap-on or screw-down case back with traditional hallmarking
Movement Type
Ultra-thin mechanical automatic or manual-wind caliber
Water Resistance
Basic splash resistance (30 meters / 3 ATM), not intended for swimming or water sports
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Geneva, Switzerland with in-house movement architecture
Age Estimate
Modern production, circa 2010s-present
Cultural Significance
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design that established a timeless aesthetic for high-end dress watches, favored by royalty, architects, and connoisseurs of fine art
Condition Notes
Mint condition with factory protective plastic wrapping visible on the bracelet
Value Estimate
High luxury tier, typically commanding tens of thousands of dollars on the secondary market depending on precious metal content and exact reference
Care & Maintenance
Avoid magnetic fields and moisture due to fine dress watch construction; professional service recommended every 3 to 5 years
Similar Watches
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars, Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, Piaget Altiplano
Interesting Facts
The Golden Ellipse was first introduced in 1968, breaking away from traditional round, square, and rectangular watch geometries by utilizing the divine proportion (phi) of 1:1.618