Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT Hong Kong Monday, May 27, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2009
    Reference No: 1564M
    Movement No: 1'804'818
    Model Name: Pendulette "DÔME' Golden Pheasants"
    Material: Gilt brass and cloisonné enamel
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. 33''', photo-electric
    Dimensions: 210mm Height
    Signed: Dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied with a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated August 27, 2009, portfolio photograph, product information and fitted padded service box. Further accompanied with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with cloisonné enamel "Golden Pheasants" scene in 2009 and its subsequent sale on 27th April, 2009
    Literature: For other examples of Dome clocks see Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches Vol. II, pp. 403 - 411

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present clock “Golden Pheasants” is a lovely floral and bird representation with vibrant polychrome cloisonné enamel scenes set within a warm orange hue background. The clock is decorated with wisteria in shades of dark and light purple with a green leave vine. Two panels represent a pheasant in rich tones of yellow, red, blue, green and brown, their tail feathers extending in to the next panel. The pheasant is a native bird of China and represents both the yang energy and is a symbol for nobility associated with high-ranking officers. The Golden pheasant is known for its shocking red body and yellow head with attributes of fire, life and summer. The center scene represents a white and grey dove, a symbol for life hope and peace. The enamel work is further signed by the master enameler.

    Fresh to the market, the “Golden Pheasants” from 2009 is in exceptional condition and is a lovely example of these very unique clocks.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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.

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Ref. 1564M
An extremely fine and unique gilt brass quartz dome clock with polychrome cloisonné enamel scene "Golden Pheasants", with certificate of origin

2009
210mm Height
Dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$620,000 - 940,000 
€69,900-106,000
$79,500-121,000

Sold for HK$2,187,500

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