Unveiled in 2015 as part of the Rare Handcrafts collection, the cloisonné enameled ref. 5089 produced in low numbers pays a thematic tribute to its great traditions. Illustrated with the timeless, understated lines of the Calatrava cased in white gold sets an ample canvas for the world’s most beautiful and legendary alps, The Enchanted Mountains series. The quartet of enamel-dialed Calatravas span across high altitude from the Matterhorn of Switzerland, Mont Blanc of France to the summits of Mount Everest Asia and last but not least, Mount Fuji the symbol of Japan.

5089G-028 Mount Fuji
5089G-029 Mount Everest
5089G-030- The Matterhorn
5089G-031 – Mont Blanc

The present tribute to the familiar peak that has inspired artists and poets by the likes of Hokusai and Hiroshige, and of course as the object of pilgrimage for centuries, Mount Fuji is certainly a refreshing sight for the sore eyes. Intricate in its depiction, the mountain symmetrical in nature and snow-capped with serenity surrounded by the reflecting the moving water of the forefront lake is truly breath-taking. To reproduce the silhouettes and the landscapes of rock and snow with a wealth of detail, the two artist an enameler and an engraver used up to 25cm of gold wire per dial, and opaque and translucent enamel consist of 15 colors enriched to paint a picture as vivid as these mountains.

Visible through a sapphire caseback under the hinged caseback, the classic round Calatrava cased in white gold houses the ultra-thin self winding caliber 240 micro-rotor movement. Impressive and a rare treasure of artisanal crafts, the present ref. 5089G-028 is furthermore preserved in stunning condition and is accompanied with its full set of accessories. For those who miss traveling to Japan, the present Mount Fuji Calatrava certainly brings you a little closer to the land of the rising sun.