Online auction: Patek Philippe 5738P - Ellipse d'or

Patek Philippe 5738P - Ellipse d'or

 

An elliptical-shaped box, between the circle and the rectangle. The gold hour-markers and hands seem to float on a blue gold dial with magical reflections. Since its creation in 1968, Patek Philippe's Ellipse d'or has stood out from watches with traditional cases. Indeed, its design was inspired by the ancient principle of the "golden rule", this "divine proportion" of 1/1.6180 discovered by Greek mathematicians, inspired the perfect balance of some of the most important architectural and artistic works of mankind.

 

WATCH

Extra-flat mechanical movement with automatic winding. Caliber 240.

SPHERE

Blue "sun" engraved dial (blue gold), applied gold indexes. Dial plate in 18-carat gold.

BOX

Platinum. Crown set with an onyx. Solid background. Watertight at 30 m. Dimensions: 34.5 x 39.5 mm. Height: 5.9 mm.

GEM SETTING

Crown set with an onyx.

BRACELET

Strap: bright navy blue alligator skin, Ellipse d'Or buckle with 15 mm platinum buckle. Tang buckle.