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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts 5738/50P

The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts (reference 5738/50P) is a platinum watch.

Specifications

Case

Reference
5738/50P
Collection
Golden Ellipse
Case material
Platinum

Dial versions

This reference was made with these dials and finishes.

  • 5738/50P

    5738/50P-001

    Volute (Rare Handcrafts)

How it compares within the Golden Ellipse family

Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.

ReferenceSizeMaterialDialCaliberYears
5738/50P (This watch)—Platinum———
3738/100G31.1 mm18k white gold—2402008–
5738/1R-00134.5 mm18k rose goldBlack2402024–
5738/50G—18k white gold———
5738/50J—18k yellow gold———
5738/51G—18k white gold———
5738G—18k white goldOlive——
5738P-00134.5 mmPlatinumBlue2402008–
5738R-00134.5 mm18k rose goldBlack2402018–

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 5738/50P made of?
The case is platinum.

Catalog facts checked October 2026.