The Golden Ratio was defined by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. The ratio, also known as the "sacred ratio," has been used in architecture and painting.
Patek Philippe was one of the first companies to adopt this concept in its watches, and the "Golden Ollipse" was launched in 1968.
As the name "ellipse" implies, the case with its oval lines has an aspect ratio of 1:1.6181, which is indeed the golden ratio. The golden ratio is indeed a great thing, because it is so beautiful even if you are not familiar with this aspect of the case.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of such a timepiece, the rose gold-clad large-size model 5738 Golden Ellipse (34.5 x 39.5 cm) was born in 2018.
Attached to the ryuzu is a cabochon-cut black onyx.
Combining an ebony black soleil dial with rose gold applied indexes and baton-shaped hour and minute hands, the 5738 Golden Ellipse is a dignified piece that is rightly touted as an evening accessory for all.
It is also worth mentioning that the watch has the slimmest body (5.9 mm) in the current collection, thanks to the Caliber 240, which claims to be an ultra-thin automatic winding system.
The series "A Gem of My Dreams" has now reached its 400th issue. This is a "gem of longing," a fitting tribute to this memorable installment.
Buckle in rose gold to match the case.
Beautiful, clean caseback.
5738 GOLDEN ELLIPSE
CASE : ROSE GOLD, 34.5 x 39.5mm
BAND : ALLIGATOR
THICKNESS : 5.9mm
WATERPROOFNESS : 3bar
PRICE : ¥6,170,000
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
