Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts 5738/50J
The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts (reference 5738/50J) is an 18k yellow gold watch.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 5738/50J
- Collection
- Golden Ellipse
- Case material
- 18k yellow gold
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
5738/50J Mount Merapi
5738/50J-010
Mount Merapi (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50J Yellow-Crested Cockatoo
5738/50J-011
Yellow-Crested Cockatoo (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50J On the Rocks
5738/50J-012
On the Rocks (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50J Chinese Festival
5738/50J-014
Chinese Festival (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50J Festivities by the River
5738/50J-015
Festivities by the River (Rare Handcrafts)
5738/50J Boats in the Port
5738/50J-016
Boats in the Port (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5738/50J (This watch) | — | 18k yellow gold | — | — | — |
| 3738/100G | 31.1 mm | 18k white gold | — | 240 | 2008– |
| 5738/1R-001 | 34.5 mm | 18k rose gold | Black | 240 | 2024– |
| 5738/50G | — | 18k white gold | — | — | — |
| 5738/50P | — | Platinum | — | — | — |
| 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 5738/50J made of?
- The case is 18k yellow gold.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.