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Interest in ellipse 5738/1r
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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#2 |
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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. |
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#3 |
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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.
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#4 |
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Thank you all for your inputs. Hope to hear some real experience with this new model
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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? |
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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? ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Interest in ellipse 5738/1r
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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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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. |
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Wonder if the bracelet is a separate orderable option
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I thought the links are also adjusted together with micro adjustment in the clasp, aren't they? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Agree with you that the old bracelet is not attractive. Thats why my partner wants to try the new one that is more expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Interest in ellipse 5738/1r
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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Ah ok thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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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.
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. |
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Love the 5738R, great dress watch.
17cm wrist. Perhaps too big for your missus, but perhaps worth considering for yourself! ![]()
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Thank-you sir!
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The Elipse has really grown on me and with this years release with it on a bracelet, really makes it such a beauty
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