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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5077/100R-056
Calatrava, Kimonos with Floral Patterns
A rare and elegant limited edition pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with cloisonné and flinqué enamel, miniature painting, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces, made exclusively for the Japanese market and the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Tokyo
Full-Cataloguing
- One of 10 pieces made for the Japanese market
- First example to appear at auction
- Combination of cloisonné, flinqué enamel and miniature painting
Released at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Tokyo in 2023 as part of the Rare Handcrafts edition, Patek Philippe celebrated one of Japan’s most iconic tradition, the Kimono. A Japanese garment since the Heian period (794-1185), it is not only a canvas for artist to weave out the most poetic art forms and graphics, it is also a symbol of heritage and often passed down generations as family heirlooms.
The Calatrava ref. 5077/100R was produced in only 10 pieces within two dial variations. Each conjure the refinement of kimono fabrics through the art of enameling. Each petal of the floral motif is shaped vividly by cloisonné enamel. The charming fabric texture is done with flinqué enamel with shades of red shining through the translucent enamel. Each dial underwent from 12 to 14 firings at temperatures ranging from 800°C to 840°C.
Sized at 38mm the pink gold case is set with 112 diamonds (0.87 ct) and paired with a matching buckle that sparkles with 29 diamonds (0.24 ct). To the best of our knowledge, the present piece is the first example to appear in the auction market.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.