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Patek Philippe — Golden Ellipse

Also known as: Golden Ellipse

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Period

2008–2025 (sampled references)

Maker / issuer

Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse is a wristwatch family made by Patek Philippe. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2008 to 2025. Recorded movements are Patek Philippe caliber 240, with functions including hours and minutes.

The sampled references record case diameters of 31.1–34.5 mm, heights of 5.8–5.9 mm, cases in white gold and water resistance of 30 m. Reference examples: ref. 3738/100G-012 (Golden Ellipse 3738 White Gold / Grey; 2008–2018; 31.10 mm); ref. 5738/50G-029 (Golden Ellipse 5738 Bald Eagle; 2025; 34.50 mm); ref. 5738/51G-001 (Golden Ellipse 5738 White Gold / Arabesques and Volutes; 2021; 34.50 mm). 1 of the sampled references is recorded as limited editions (5738/50G-029: 10 units).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
4

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Among the 3 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 2008 and the latest is 2025.

Physical characteristics

Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Case shape
Rectangular
Case height
5.8–5.9 mm
Case materials recorded
White Gold
Case diameter (sampled references)
31.1–34.5 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Minutes
Movements recorded
Patek Philippe caliber 240
Production years recorded
2008–2025
Water resistance recorded
30 m

Design

Hands
Stick
Hour markers
Stick / Dot, None
Dial colours recorded
Grey, Multi-Color, Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
Golden Ellipse
References sampled
3738/100G-012 — Golden Ellipse 3738 White Gold / Grey 5738/50G-029 — Golden Ellipse 5738 Bald Eagle 5738/51G-001 — Golden Ellipse 5738 White Gold / Arabesques and Volutes
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
3738/100G-012
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 40 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. 3738/100G-012 — Golden Ellipse 3738 White Gold / Grey

    produced 2008–2018; Patek Philippe caliber 240; 31.10 mm white gold; Grey dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 5738/50G-029 — Golden Ellipse 5738 Bald Eagle

    produced 2025; Patek Philippe caliber 240; 34.50 mm white gold; Multi-Color dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. 5738/51G-001 — Golden Ellipse 5738 White Gold / Arabesques and Volutes

    produced 2021; Patek Philippe caliber 240; 34.50 mm white gold; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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