Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001
The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse (reference 5738P-001) is a 34.5 mm platinum watch with a blue dial. It runs on the automatic caliber 240 with a 48-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m. It was introduced in 2008 and is still in production.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 5738P-001
- Collection
- Golden Ellipse
- Case size
- 34.5 mm
- Thickness
- 5.9 mm
- Case material
- Platinum
- Case shape
- Other
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Alligator leather strap
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Blue
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 240 (base 240)
- Power reserve
- 48 hours
- Frequency
- 21,600 vph
- Jewels
- 27
- Functions
- Time only
Production
- Production
- 2008 – today (current)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5738P-001 (This watch) | 34.5 mm | Platinum | Blue | 240 | 2008– |
| 3738/100G | 31.1 mm | 18k white gold | — | 240 | 2008– |
| 3738/100J | — | 18k yellow gold | Blue | — | — |
| 5738/1R-001 | 34.5 mm | 18k rose gold | Black | 240 | 2024– |
| 5738/50G | — | 18k white gold | — | — | — |
| 5738/50R | — | 18k rose gold | — | — | — |
| 5738/51G | — | 18k white gold | — | — | — |
| 5738G | — | 18k white gold | Olive | — | — |
| 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 size is the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001?
- The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001 has a 34.5 mm case, 5.9 mm thick.
- What movement does the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 240, with a 48-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001?
- It is water resistant to 30 metres.
- Is the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001 still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- When did the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001 come out?
- It was introduced in 2008.
- What is the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738P-001 made of?
- The case is platinum. Bracelet or strap: Alligator leather strap.
Catalog facts checked September 2026.