“Bol d’Or,” a dome desk clock in cloisonné and paillonné enamel celebrating the seven trophies gained … [+]
Patek Philippe
As if it weren’t sufficient to be the world’s most sought-after watch model, Patek Philippe unveils a brand new assortment of one-of-a-kind items and restricted editions yearly, demonstrating its mastery of the trickiest handcrafts concerned in excessive watchmaking. This yr’s assortment of 59 items consists of 5 dome desk clocks, 9 miniature dome desk clocks, 10 pocket watches, and 25 wristwatches. Collectively, they showcase Patek’s mastery of the highest artisanal methods, together with grand feu cloisonné enamel, miniature portray on enamel (a Genevan specialty), guide engraving, guide guilloching and paillonné enamel, in addition to the esoteric, not often seen crafts of wooden micromarquetry and Longwy enamel on faience, a kind of enameling on ceramics.
The Patek Philippe salon in Geneva.
Patek Philippe, James Bort
The unique items will probably be debut at Patek Philippe’s well-known salon at 41 Rue du Rhône in Geneva, which is itself value a go to for its historic structure and décor. The constructing, which has been Patek’s headquarters since 1853, homes showcases with present and historic collections, personal viewing rooms, places of work, a service middle and naturally, the primary salon, with its belle-epoque décor, leather-trimmed partitions and majestic chandeliers made by Maison Baguès, the Parisian firm whose work may also be seen at Versailles and The Ritz in London.
Chandeliers and leather-based partitions: the Patek Philippe salon in Geneva.
Patek Philippe, James Bort
A number of objects within the exhibit relate to Geneva, together with “Bol d’Or,” a dome desk clock in cloisonné and paillonné enamel celebrating the seven trophies gained by Patek’s honorary president, Philippe Stern, on the annual regatta on Lake Geneva. The caseback of a pocket watch referred to as “Swan” reveals this typical Lake Geneva chook in wooden micromarquetry, utilizing 223 items from 23 species of wooden. A spessartine cabochon within the crown matches the colour of the wooden used for the swan’s beak. One showcase is dedicated to the magic of the tropical jungle, and one other remembers maiden flights throughout the English Channel, the Atlantic and the Pacific.
The Swan pocket watch makes use of wooden micromarquetry, utilizing 223 items from 23 species of wooden.
Patek Philippe
The Patek Philippe Uncommon Handcrafts 2022 exhibition runs in Geneva from April 6-23, day-after-day besides Sundays, from 11-6. Guests are requested to preregister on-line on the Patek Philippe website beginning on March 28, 2022. The items may also be on view in Paris from Might 14-22 at a gallery at 85 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré that will probably be transformed for the occasion.
