Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Return Bracelet The oval bracelet is emblematic of a period in which Patek Philippe focused on design, and is a nod to the current demand for jewelry-style watches.
Although the Ellipse was created in the late 1960s, it remained firmly a Patek Philippe symbol in the 1970s. Today, Patek Philippe prefers retro designs and launches oval bracelets. Until the early 1980s, Ellipse watches were available on a leather strap and a precious metal link or link bracelet. The new link bracelet with engraved grades is perhaps the biggest nod to mid-century design we’ve seen from the brand in recent years, and further affirms the collecting community’s interest in design-led watches.
The new rose gold Golden Ellipse reference 5738/1R-001 still measures 34.5 x 39.5 mm. Equipped with Caliber 240 ultra-thin automatic winding movement, ultra-thin 5.9 mm. The harmoniously proportioned case is inspired by the golden ratio, with an ebony black sunburst dial and rose gold hour markers and hands.
Patek was a true leader in the production of metal bracelets in the late 1960s and 1970s. The parts of the new chain bracelet are produced through an industrial process using the latest generation CNC machines and are then assembled and finished by hand using all the traditional skills of the chainsmith artisans.
No period is as visually defined as the 1970s—a benchmark decade for all experimental, wavy, and colorful technology. The Ellipse was the beginning of a whole generation of quirky, design-focused watches. But when the Ellipse was launched in 1968 with a gold case and blue-gold dial, the original dimensions were 27x32mm. While this bracelet is a cool nod to vintage, true Ellipse fans will undoubtedly favor a case size closer to the original.
Base Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse Reference number: 5738/1R-001
Diameter: 39.5 mm Thickness: 5.9mm Case material: rose gold Dial color: black Index: Application Water resistance: 30 meters Strap/bracelet: chain bracelet
sports Caliber: 240 Function: hours and minutes Diameter: 27.5mm Thickness: 2.53 Power reserve: 48 hours Winding: automatic winding Frequency: 3 Hz Number of gems: 27