Throughout history, the horse has been represented as a symbol of freedom, a harbinger of good luck, indicator of travel and movement, and in some cultures as an emblem of war. With this exquisite cloisonné enamel clock, the horses move over the panels in a wave-like pattern and the expression of movement is skillfully executed and rendered. The polychrome cloisonné enamel dome and panels are a rich mixture of hues in red, orange, brown, grey with flourishes of blue green.

Patek Philippe first presented their dome clocks in 1955 at the World Symposium and demonstrated the innovated technique for transforming light energy in to electrical energy for the purpose of mechanical movement. The firm established their Electronic Division in 1948 in order to study photoelectric, electronic and nuclear timekeeping. This department made groundbreaking work on this growing and very valuable source of energy.

The present clock first appeared in the market in 2007 and remains very well preserved. The enamel work is signed by Luce Chappaz, one of the skilled enamellers working for the firm during much of the latter half of the 20th century. In wonderfully original condition and with its presentation box, this lovely clock is an important reminder of the many technical advances that Patek Philippe has been a part.