Imagined as beautiful works of art, Patek Philippe's collection of Rare Handcrafts pays tribute to the traditions of watchmaking and the decoration of timepieces. Every year, the manufacture creates very limited one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase their artisans' prowess in a variety of techniques ranging from enamelling to hand engraving. Patek Philippe, in particular, specializes in the painstaking art of enamel. To apply enamel on a limited canvas, such as an open-face watch, requires extremely delicate handling and high technical ability, as enamel is particularly prone to cracking.

Enamelling requires extreme precision, endurance, and patience, as the substance itself is incredibly challenging to work with. Based on silica sand, the enamel is transparent and colored with metal oxides crushed into fine powder, which is then mixed with water to create a paste. After being applied to the surface and dried, the piece is placed in a kiln and heated to extremely high temperatures exceeding 800°C. Any slight imperfection that develops during the heating process necessitates starting over, as the skilled enameller must achieve perfection before the dial can be encased in a Patek Philippe case.

The present dial depicts a "Tropical Fish" scene, rendered in vivid colors that is eye-catching and elegant.