Interest in ellipse 5738/1r

[huydoan]

Hi guys,

May I if any forum members have hands-on experience on this new model? how does it look on your wrist? my partner is interested in this piece, but she has a smaller wrist of 14-15cm, so I am not sure whether it looks big.

Also I heard that there are 5-6 people on the waiting list of this model from my AD, and I am surprised to know this given that the ellipse is not so well popular before.


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[aa_watch]

Ellipse has been quite popular with the rise of shaped watches.
I have been spotting few of them while traveling recently.

I have a preference for vintage Ellipse as the 5738 is larger and thicker.
It felt too big on my 16cm wrist.
Vintage are also good value for now…compared to current retail prices.

[ts3]

The Ellipse wear large and I can't see how a 5738 should work on someone with a 14 or 15cm wrist. My wrist is 16.6cm and flat and I'd pick 3738 for size reasons.

[huydoan]

Thank you all for your inputs. Hope to hear some real experience with this new model


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[Vasco]

It's indeed quite big, though not thick. You can find a review on a 16 cm wrist here: https://www.hightime-reviews.com/pat...-and-pictures/

I'm surprised to hear that the waiting list would be long for an Ellipse. Maybe you should call 1 or 2 other AD to confirm?

[huydoan]

Originally Posted by Vasco

It's indeed quite big, though not thick. You can find a review on a 16 cm wrist here: https://www.hightime-reviews.com/pat...-and-pictures/

I'm surprised to hear that the waiting list would be long for an Ellipse. Maybe you should call 1 or 2 other AD to confirm?

Thank you. I find that this website is really informative. The article on PP case is super insightful. Are you the owner of this website?


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[77T]

I have no "hands on" experience but I have experience with this unique chain type of bracelet.



It has a permanently brazed/soldered clasp piece on each end.




There are 3 adjustments but on a 15cm wrist it will ride around like a bangle.

It is a beauty and should be worn as a jewelry watch so my comment is not a negative - just informational.


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[ts3]

Originally Posted by Vasco

It's indeed quite big, though not thick. You can find a review on a 16 cm wrist here: https://www.hightime-reviews.com/pat...-and-pictures/

Nice pics but in my eyes the 5738R looks awfully large on that 16cm wrist.

The 1R is a beauty although I am not sure I could pull it off. Also EUR 60k would be hard to swallow when the 3738/1J can be had for EUR 15-20k with a better size for the Ellipse on top IMO albeit with a less attractive bracelet.

[dchang81]

Wonder if the bracelet is a separate orderable option

[huydoan]

Originally Posted by 77T

I have no "hands on" experience but I have experience with this unique chain type of bracelet.



It has a permanently brazed/soldered clasp piece on each end.




There are 3 adjustments but on a 15cm wrist it will ride around like a bangle.

It is a beauty and should be worn as a jewelry watch so my comment is not a negative - just informational.


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I thought the links are also adjusted together with micro adjustment in the clasp, aren't they?


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[huydoan]

Originally Posted by ts3

Nice pics but in my eyes the 5738R looks awfully large on that 16cm wrist.

The 1R is a beauty although I am not sure I could pull it off. Also EUR 60k would be hard to swallow when the 3738/1J can be had for EUR 15-20k with a better size for the Ellipse on top IMO albeit with a less attractive bracelet.

Agree with you that the old bracelet is not attractive. Thats why my partner wants to try the new one that is more expensive.


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[77T]

No the chain links are fixed.
The 3 adjustments are via positions in the clasp.

A good article I found worth reading:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-on-a-bracelet

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[huydoan]

Originally Posted by 77T

No the chain links are fixed.
The 3 adjustments are via positions in the clasp.

A good article I found worth reading:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-on-a-bracelet

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Ah ok thank you.


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[Vasco]

Originally Posted by huydoan

Thank you.

My pleasure, even if I just noticed you were aiming at the new bracelet version, not the strap one :p Maybe a woman can enjoy playing with colorful straps though.

Originally Posted by ts3

Nice pics but in my eyes the 5738R looks awfully large on that 16cm wrist.

I agree, to my classical western taste, it was a little too large. For a smaller wrist, even if ladies can wear big watches/braclets as a decorative object (like a Panerai or a diver Rolex), it might not be the easiest one to enjoy that way.

[nickorette]

Love the 5738R, great dress watch.

17cm wrist. Perhaps too big for your missus, but perhaps worth considering for yourself!

[huydoan]

Originally Posted by nickorette

Love the 5738R, great dress watch.

17cm wrist. Perhaps too big for your missus, but perhaps worth considering for yourself!

Looks good on your wrist!


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[nickorette]

Originally Posted by huydoan

Looks good on your wrist!


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Thank-you sir!

[s_haverford]

The Elipse has really grown on me and with this years release with it on a bracelet, really makes it such a beauty