# Golden Ellipse Rare Handcrafts 5738/50G-042 'Legendary Castle' White Gold Cloisonne Enamel Dial Limited Edition of 15 (2026)

- **Brand:** Patek Philippe
- **Price:** $0.00
- **Catalog:** jewelsaficionado
- **Retailer:** jewelsaficionado
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq0PG9gLicFY2XhJRQVXlCOdO_qHZzGo5T6fPY1OdHoR-n8m79HPTELZC-uKi5u_ct501OmEJ4CPtrq6EVXC_vtioI1O96esFUGsA0J5Zw2Dzd8xdWyuCBzep2I5I8ayGWCPDlXLT5p4DGQJqdOMxMRcjfMXWkCHETNe-4FzkuIJRzv792Nw2HHJhOc_5ZIMKRFLSA4A54qv8gdHePrZZ46x-AFP5g5Yh7BzidXrx9VCOwxShyVpit4ffmBqSeNjlI7X7RfnYDxbzJKBHdMqFs5ZQGoPXN7wSelidXTQa7VWfunOBxNVqBNYBGmzQUy34QKoAHc9FLFP69GpDp0pMMUBrBNbjIBh-OqOk2YshF9LXnq0_2-veFUAaG6zL0r1Zuf7OWgYDuRjCM9rb7JQWMQ8MUCKdEcCBax79yabSjH41bZ4eF3iqX6I67ypSOzBLz9esgu-fdndK47PJpcwAvARzCbplw-PxzUGOV7Z44LLnKNbluehjtbTBG_oiqS4MBKhQQf1hCg9cBjZ3L6KIW1OmOQ_zpwHfQfff527VwlwiIUpmvCHXDXGmHjgWeOxKF8Cc0rKWLTNSfEII6pd-XOFvS958mUBdegcBzKNh2CvaDesE=
- **Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary

Limited edition white gold watch featuring a handcrafted cloisonné enamel dial depicting a legendary castle landscape, paired with a brown leather strap.

## Description

Architectural subjects are harder in cloisonné than natural ones, and this is the reason: a castle is built from straight lines and repeating verticals, and any wire laid even slightly off true is visible immediately, where a feather or a leaf forgives the same error. Patek Philippe returns to fortresses and citadels periodically in the Rare Handcrafts programme precisely because they test the enameller rather than flatter the technique. The Golden Ellipse case, with its unbroken dial field and absence of bezel work, is what makes a full scene possible at this scale.The white gold case measures 34.5 mm. The castle is worked in cloisonné enamel, the gold wires defining the masonry, the towers and the horizon line before any colour is fired. A self-winding movement shows hours and minutes alone, leaving the scene uninterrupted. The watch is finished on a calfskin strap. Patek Philippe makes each Rare Handcrafts motif in very small numbers and does not repeat one across years, so a given castle exists as a single execution rather than as a running model in the collection.This exceptional piece is not currently in stock due to its rarity on the market. Please register your interest, and our sourcing team will leverage our global network of collectors and trusted partners to pursue one on your behalf.

## Variants

- **In stock:** 0 of 1

| SKU | Availability |
| --- | --- |
| P6783S | Out of stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Watch

## Additional Attributes

- **tags:** 5738/50G-042, Chrono24, JAwatches, patek philippe, phase1-new-listings, Rare Handcrafts
- **text:** Reference 5738/50G-042, Architectural subjects are harder in cloisonné than natural ones, and this is the reason: a castle is built from straight lines and repeating verticals, and any wire laid even slightly off true is visible immediately, where a feather or a leaf forgives the same error. Patek Philippe returns to fortresses and citadels periodically in the Rare Handcrafts programme precisely because they test the enameller rather than flatter the technique. The Golden Ellipse case, with its unbroken dial field and absence of bezel work, is what makes a full scene possible at this scale.The white gold case measures 34.5 mm. The castle is worked in cloisonné enamel, the gold wires defining the masonry, the towers and the horizon line before any colour is fired. A self-winding movement shows hours and minutes alone, leaving the scene uninterrupted. The watch is finished on a calfskin strap. Patek Philippe makes each Rare Handcrafts motif in very small numbers and does not repeat one across years, so a given castle exists as a single execution rather than as a running model in the collection.This exceptional piece is not currently in stock due to its rarity on the market. Please register your interest, and our sourcing team will leverage our global network of collectors and trusted partners to pursue one on your behalf.
- **vendor:** Patek Philippe
- **reference:** 5738/50G-042
- **product type:** Watch
- **shopify handle:** patek-philippe-golden-ellipse-rare-handcrafts-5738-50g-042-legendary-castle-white-gold-cloisonne-enamel-dial-limited-edition-of-15-2026
- **architectural subjects are harder in cloisonné than natural ones, and this is the reason:** a castle is built from straight lines and repeating verticals, and any wire laid even slightly off true is visible immediately, where a feather or a leaf forgives the same error. Patek Philippe returns to fortresses and citadels periodically in the Rare Handcrafts programme precisely because they test the enameller rather than flatter the technique. The Golden Ellipse case, with its unbroken dial field and absence of bezel work, is what makes a full scene possible at this scale.The white gold case measures 34.5 mm. The castle is worked in cloisonné enamel, the gold wires defining the masonry, the towers and the horizon line before any colour is fired. A self-winding movement shows hours and minutes alone, leaving the scene uninterrupted. The watch is finished on a calfskin strap. Patek Philippe makes each Rare Handcrafts motif in very small numbers and does not repeat one across years, so a given castle exists as a single execution rather than as a running model in the collection.This exceptional piece is not currently in stock due to its rarity on the market. Please register your interest, and our sourcing team will leverage our global network of collectors and trusted partners to pursue one on your behalf.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** watch
- **Type Synonyms:** wristwatch, timepiece
- **Gender:** unisex
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** cloisonne enamel dial, white gold case, leather strap, limited edition, handcrafted dial, landscape dial, castle motif
- **Styles:** luxury, formal, artistic
- **Category Path:** Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches > Fine Watches
- **Band color:** Brown
- **Band pattern:** Solid
- **Case color:** Gold
- **Case pattern:** Solid
- **Dial color:** Multicolor
- **Dial pattern:** Art
- **Watch case shape:** Oval
- **Watch display:** Analog
- **Watch features:** Limited Edition
- **Watch material:** Leather, Metal
- **Canonical Brand:** Patek Philippe

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.octogen.ai/2376e599ef167e6f80a8a567f5b63e51/6037aa06e66af3d829d52378e1e6b303.jpeg)

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