Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts 5738/50G
The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts (reference 5738/50G) is an 18k white gold watch.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 5738/50G
- Collection
- Golden Ellipse
- Case material
- 18k white gold
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
5738/50G Japanese Prints
5738/50G-001
Japanese Prints (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Zebra
5738/50G-023
Zebra (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Kabuki Actor
5738/50G-024
Kabuki Actor (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Snow-Covered Landscape
5738/50G-025
Snow-Covered Landscape (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Bald Eagle
5738/50G-029
Bald Eagle (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Blue Peacock
5738/50G-041
Blue Peacock (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Legendary Castle
5738/50G-042
Legendary Castle (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Highland Castle
5738/50G-043
Highland Castle (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Fuego Vulcano
5738/50G-044
Fuego Vulcano (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Blue Tartan
5738/50G-045
Blue Tartan (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Northern Pintail
5738/50G-047
Northern Pintail (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G White Owl
5738/50G-048
White Owl (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50G Brown Owl
5738/50G-049
Brown Owl (Rare Handcrafts)
How it compares within the Golden Ellipse family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5738/50G (This watch) | — | 18k white gold | — | — | — |
| 3738/100G | 31.1 mm | 18k white gold | — | 240 | 2008– |
| 5738/1R-001 | 34.5 mm | 18k rose gold | Black | 240 | 2024– |
| 5738/50J | — | 18k yellow gold | — | — | — |
| 5738/50R | — | 18k rose gold | — | — | — |
| 5738/51G | — | 18k white gold | — | — | — |
| 5738G | — | 18k white gold | Olive | — | — |
| 5738P-001 | 34.5 mm | Platinum | Blue | 240 | 2008– |
| 5738R-001 | 34.5 mm | 18k rose gold | Black | 240 | 2018– |
About the Golden Ellipse family
The Golden Ellipse was introduced in 1968 with ref. 3548. Its shape sits between a circle and a rectangle, with proportions based on the golden ratio, and many versions have a deep blue gold dial that suits the plain, thin case.
The line has stayed small and consistent. References in the catalog include the 3738 family and the larger ref. 5738 introduced in 2008, in yellow, rose and white gold and platinum, many on gold bracelets. The 5738 uses the thin automatic caliber 240 with a micro-rotor. For dealers, case size, metal and whether the watch is on a strap or the original bracelet are the main points to state, along with the condition of the brushed dial.
Quick answers
- What is the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts 5738/50G made of?
- The case is 18k white gold.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.