The brand unveils six stunning,one of a kind timepieces for its’Rare Handcrafts’exhibition.
Watches are not only about their inner beauty,their outer impressions are just as important.
The effect is even more pronounced in the realm of decorative watches.These rare handcrafted timepieces represent miniature marvels crafted from traditional artisanal techniques passed down through generations,inspiring awe,delight and even the most jaded collectors to spend a fortune on them.
Patek Philippe Ref.6002R 001 Sky Moon Tourbillon Haut Artisanat
Patek Philippe’s second most complicated wristwatch has previously featured a rare hand made enamel dial,but this year’s edition truly aims for elegance.Cased in rose gold,the double faced replica watches boasts 12 dials,featuring a new dial decorated with brown grand feu enamel using the champlevéand cloisonnéenameling techniques.With the former,the base metal must first be precisely milled and the cavities filled by hand with enameling compound.For cloisonnéenamel,which is applied to the centre of the dial,the pattern is made with The thin gold wire is enameled.Elsewhere,every millimeter of the case,crown,repeater slide and folding clasp is hand engraved in a process that takes more than 100 hours.
Patek Philippe Ref.5304/301R 001 Minute Repeater With Retrograde Perpetual Calendar
The mastery of open worked dials and gem setting plays a central role in this heavy complication.A step up from the previous Ref.5304,this year’s innovative open dial model sparkles with 80 flawless Top Wesselton baguette diamonds totaling 6.22 carats on its bezel,lugs and folding clasp.The stones serve only to highlight the beauty of the mechanical movement and dial,which features black lacquered white gold hands,steel components with beveled and polished edges,and rose gold plated plates decorated with overlays.On the case,white gold inlays with leaf motifs are engraved into the case flanks and the repeater slide.
Patek Philippe Ref.5374G 001 Minute Repeater With Perpetual Calendar
Introduced in a platinum case under a black grand feu enamel dial in 2016,this connoisseur’s favourite returns in white gold with a blue grand feu enamel dial.The grand feu enamelling process is an arduous one.Here,the watch’s 18K gold dial is coated with enamel powder and fired several times in a kiln heated to around 850°C to achieve its pristine blue colour.A highly skilled enameller is needed to ensure the desired colour luster and that the dial does not crack between applications.To match the white gold hands,tiny holes are carefully drilled into the hard and brittle enamel,an equally demanding’minor’process.
Patek Philippe Ref.7040/250G 001 Rare Handcrafts Minute Repeater
A stunning minute repeater for ladies,the Ref.7040 was first introduced in 2011 in rose gold with a cream dial.The’Rare Handcrafts’version is a refined piece,featuring a blue enamel dial and a patented diamond set bezel.The mesmerizing sunburst pattern on the dial is achieved using the flinquétechnique:first the gold disc is decorated using hand guilloché,and then a layer of transparent blue enamel is applied which is then fired at high temperatures.The gem setting is also spectacular.The bezel is decorated with 168 brilliant cut Wesselton diamonds set in two offset rows using the patented’Flamme’technique.Invention.In setting the artisan uses a sharp burin to cut notches in the gold between the individual stones to allow maximum light through,giving the diamonds uncontrollable sparkle and brilliance.
Patek Philippe Ref.5738/51G 001 Golden Ellipse Haut Artisanat
With a wide dial,the iconic golden Ellipse lends itself well to decorative flourishes.This was demonstrated by a platinum model in 2018,launched by Patek Philippe replica to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the collection.This year,the model is revisited in a white gold version decorated with champlevéenamel and hand engraved engravings.The delicately hand engraved floral motifs certainly catch the eye.However,playing an equally important role in the visual drama,is the large black enamel that sets the stage for the engravings.The gold dial is individually assembled,so that the cavities can be filled with black enamel that is then fired in the kiln to create a deep,dark light that creates the arabesque flourish.
Patek Philippe Ref.7118/1450G Nautilus Haute Joaillerie
The most dazzling Nautilus ever,the Ref.7118/1450G Nautilus Haute Joaillerie brings serious sparkle with 2,553 Top Wesselton brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 12.69 carats.Set in white gold,the watch features a snow setting technique that strikes a fine balance between precision and freedom of expression.The first jeweler arranged diamonds of different sizes together in a way that was both innovative and calculated,so that the stones were set with as little gold visible between them as possible.The result is a stunning display of sparkle that fully justifies the technique’s name,a carpet of diamonds covering every inch of the replica watches,as captivating as snow falling in holiday.