Lot 1100
An attractive and rare limited edition platinum wristwatch with miniature enamel dial, made in a limited edition of 20 pieces
Sold
HK$1,071,000
Est HK$600,000 - HK$900,000
Live Auction
THE HONG KONG WATCH AUCTION: XIV
ARTIST
Patek Philippe
Size
38mm diameter
Description

Year: Circa 2013
Reference No: 5077P-091
Movement No: 5’732’877
Case No: 4’563’535
Model Name: Calatrava, Falcon Hunting
Material: Platinum
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe slipcase and hang tag.

When it comes to the art of enameling in timepieces, the first to be mentioned would often be Patek Philippe, with no surprise. Since the beginning of the 17th century, enameling was highly demanded to adorn watchcases and dials. Regarded as an endangered craft today, Patek Philippe carries on the tradition with flying colors. Requiring extreme precision, concentration and artisanal craftsmanship, the substance of enamel is incredibly hard to work with. A substance based on silica sand, the enamel is transparent and is colored via metal oxides crushed into fine power and mixed with water to create a paste. Once applied on the surface and dried, it is inserted inside a kiln and heated with extremely high temperatures exceeding 800°C. With that said, the slightest imperfection on the surface developed during its heating process would mean that the dial would have to be redone again, until the perfect example is achieved and thoroughly examined before it is eligible to be encased in a Patek Philippe case. Introduced in 2013 at the Baselworld, the Patek Philippe ref. 5077P-091 cased in platinum takes inspiration from French orientalist painter, Georges Washington (1827-1910). Acclaimed for his masterful paintings of Arab cavaliers and huntsmen of the Middle East, the present ref. 5077P with wealth of colours on the dial depicts two noble Arab huntsmen are mounted upon their stallions at centre stage. The superb touch of the enamel artist mimics Washington’s naturalistic brush strokes with meticulous details from the anatomy of the stallions down to the smallest drapery details that flows on the huntsmen’s attire. Contrasting the mountainous backdrop and bright blue sky, the miniature enamel of this falcon hunting scene is truly vivid and astonishing. Not only is it made with rare handcraft from the maison, the reference was made in a limited edition of only 20 pieces. With beautiful presence on the wrist, Phillips is proud to present this artisanal piece first time at auction, fresh-to-the market this is a rare opportunity for the discerned collector who appreciates enamel timepieces.

Signature
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed