Patek PhilippeEllipse

The ref. 5738/50P-001 was launched in 2018 as a 100-piece limited edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golden Ellipse. Maintaining somewhat of a cult status in the Patek Philippe catalogue, it's the company’s second-longest-running model line - preceded only by the Calatrava. The watch’s elliptical shape - somewhere between a circle and a rectangle - is designed using the ‘golden ratio’ and characterised by its unique lugless case. A diamond placed in the case at 6 o’clock signifies its platinum construction.

The black enamel dial features a hand-engraved voluté pattern intricately carved into an 18K white gold plate. Turning the watch over the solid platinum case back shows a commemorative engraving marking the model’s anniversary. Housed underneath this is the in-house calibre 240 movement, a mere 2.5mm high with a 48-hour power reserve. Complementing the watch’s aesthetic is a black alligator strap and a pin buckle that echoes the Golden Ellipse’s shape. 

This example is offered in unworn condition by the original purchaser, with a factory protective sticker attached to the case back. Its condition is within the bounds of the seller’s AAA grading. The watch is accompanied by a set of white gold cufflinks which feature the same engraved volute pattern as the watch. Also included in the sale are the presentation box, certificate of origin, and booklets. 

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