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拍品專文
Christie’s Hong Kong is highly honoured and extremely excited to be able to offer here one of the least known and most exclusive watches made to commemorate the Patek Philippe’s now legendary London Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi Gallery in 2015 as part of the company’s 175th anniversary celebrations. Few people have ever seen or are even aware of the existence of this ‘grand feu’ cloisonnè enamel dial ‘London Monuments’ reference 5089G-041. To the best of our knowledge, the present watch is the first ever to be offered at international auction and adding an even further level desirability, if that were possible, it has remained factory ‘double-sealed’. The new owner will have the certain knowledge and reassurance that no other person outside Patek Philippe has ever handled or worn this watch.
The 18k white gold reference 5089G-041 ‘London Monuments’ as this watch is named, is fitted with an exceptional Rare Handicrafts cloisonné enamel dial designed especially for the event. The colourful centre of the dial presents one of the most famous views of the River Thames, looking across to Westminster Bridge and the Elizabeth tower of the Houses of Parliament. In order to create this view on the dial, the enamel artist has used around 40 cm of extremely fine gold wire, a palette of 28 enamel colours, followed by a total of 12 firings in a furnace at about 800°C. The chapter ring with gothic hour numerals ingeniously reproduces one of the clock dials of the ‘Big Ben’ clock. A sapphire-crystal case back, protected by a hinged dust cover, allows the owner of this superb work of art to admire the caliber 240, ultra-thin self-winding movement.
Every Patek Philippe cloisonné enamel dial, is by its handmade nature, unique as one of the superb creations of the company’s Rare Handicrafts division. The present dial has been created using the technique of cloisonné enamel that also demonstrates the amazing tonal effects that can be achieved by the best enamellers. Patek Philippe’s Rare Handicrafts division is dedicated to the preservation of the eclectic artisanal skills that have been associated with horology for over 400 years. The continuing use of these precious techniques in modern watchmaking contributes to their survival whilst at the same time delighting and impressing collectors and connoisseurs. The resplendent watch offered here pays tribute to Patek Philippe’s devotion to keeping these ancient crafts alive and demonstrates the mastery of techniques and subjects that enhance and enrich Patek Philippe’s enduring appeal and reputation for excellence in all aspects of watchmaking. The wristwatches with rare handicrafts cloisonné enamel dials, always made as either unique pieces or in very small editions are now eagerly awaited as iconic and highly collectable horological works of art.
The timepieces released for Patek Philippe’s Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi gallery in London in 2015 were a quite spectacular array of completely new versions of discontinued models and also new pieces specially created for the event by the rare handicrafts division. Collectors were immediately attracted by their stunning aesthetics and subsequently the London ‘Saatchi’ editions have become stratospherically desirable. Naturally, the fortunate individuals who were hand-selected to receive an example, including the present owner, were some of Patek Philippe’s most loyal and exalted clients who were personally known to Mr. Stern. Indeed, so treasured are these timepieces that almost all examples have remained with their original owners.
The Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition London 2015 was a resounding success. Open to the public from May 27 until June 7, 2015 at the Saatchi Gallery, the event attracted more than 42,500 visitors over the course of 12 days. It was a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the history of watchmaking and the world of Patek Philippe. Watch enthusiasts were able to deepen their knowledge of fine horology and the general public had the opportunity to ignite their passion for watchmaking and artisanship by completely immersing themselves in the world of the last independent Geneva watch manufacturer. "This is the biggest exhibition we ever held, and we knew from the beginning we wanted to host it in London", Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe said. "We had 21 rooms dedicated to watchmaking with its many skills, showing watchmakers at work and revealing what is inside the movement. This is clearly the benchmark for the global watch industry".
PATEK PHILIPPE SEALED WATCHES
Original factory ‘Single-Sealed’ and ‘Double-Sealed’ Patek Philippe wristwatches are becoming an increasingly rare phenomenon in today’s market. Indeed, since 1st July 2017 Patek Philippe has specifically forbidden their boutiques and network of authorised dealers to supply its watches to customers either ‘single-sealed’ inside the original plastic factory sleeve, or ‘double-sealed’ with the additional outer cardboard shipping box. Subsequently, only watches that were purchased before that date and have been preserved ever since completely unopened by their owners can still exist as ‘single-sealed’ or ‘double-sealed’. Naturally, over the years, a great many factory sealed watches have been unsealed by their new owners, particularly the high complication and special edition timepieces which have hardly ever remained factory sealed until the present day.
The 18k white gold reference 5089G-041 ‘London Monuments’ as this watch is named, is fitted with an exceptional Rare Handicrafts cloisonné enamel dial designed especially for the event. The colourful centre of the dial presents one of the most famous views of the River Thames, looking across to Westminster Bridge and the Elizabeth tower of the Houses of Parliament. In order to create this view on the dial, the enamel artist has used around 40 cm of extremely fine gold wire, a palette of 28 enamel colours, followed by a total of 12 firings in a furnace at about 800°C. The chapter ring with gothic hour numerals ingeniously reproduces one of the clock dials of the ‘Big Ben’ clock. A sapphire-crystal case back, protected by a hinged dust cover, allows the owner of this superb work of art to admire the caliber 240, ultra-thin self-winding movement.
Every Patek Philippe cloisonné enamel dial, is by its handmade nature, unique as one of the superb creations of the company’s Rare Handicrafts division. The present dial has been created using the technique of cloisonné enamel that also demonstrates the amazing tonal effects that can be achieved by the best enamellers. Patek Philippe’s Rare Handicrafts division is dedicated to the preservation of the eclectic artisanal skills that have been associated with horology for over 400 years. The continuing use of these precious techniques in modern watchmaking contributes to their survival whilst at the same time delighting and impressing collectors and connoisseurs. The resplendent watch offered here pays tribute to Patek Philippe’s devotion to keeping these ancient crafts alive and demonstrates the mastery of techniques and subjects that enhance and enrich Patek Philippe’s enduring appeal and reputation for excellence in all aspects of watchmaking. The wristwatches with rare handicrafts cloisonné enamel dials, always made as either unique pieces or in very small editions are now eagerly awaited as iconic and highly collectable horological works of art.
The timepieces released for Patek Philippe’s Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition held at the Saatchi gallery in London in 2015 were a quite spectacular array of completely new versions of discontinued models and also new pieces specially created for the event by the rare handicrafts division. Collectors were immediately attracted by their stunning aesthetics and subsequently the London ‘Saatchi’ editions have become stratospherically desirable. Naturally, the fortunate individuals who were hand-selected to receive an example, including the present owner, were some of Patek Philippe’s most loyal and exalted clients who were personally known to Mr. Stern. Indeed, so treasured are these timepieces that almost all examples have remained with their original owners.
The Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition London 2015 was a resounding success. Open to the public from May 27 until June 7, 2015 at the Saatchi Gallery, the event attracted more than 42,500 visitors over the course of 12 days. It was a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the history of watchmaking and the world of Patek Philippe. Watch enthusiasts were able to deepen their knowledge of fine horology and the general public had the opportunity to ignite their passion for watchmaking and artisanship by completely immersing themselves in the world of the last independent Geneva watch manufacturer. "This is the biggest exhibition we ever held, and we knew from the beginning we wanted to host it in London", Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe said. "We had 21 rooms dedicated to watchmaking with its many skills, showing watchmakers at work and revealing what is inside the movement. This is clearly the benchmark for the global watch industry".
PATEK PHILIPPE SEALED WATCHES
Original factory ‘Single-Sealed’ and ‘Double-Sealed’ Patek Philippe wristwatches are becoming an increasingly rare phenomenon in today’s market. Indeed, since 1st July 2017 Patek Philippe has specifically forbidden their boutiques and network of authorised dealers to supply its watches to customers either ‘single-sealed’ inside the original plastic factory sleeve, or ‘double-sealed’ with the additional outer cardboard shipping box. Subsequently, only watches that were purchased before that date and have been preserved ever since completely unopened by their owners can still exist as ‘single-sealed’ or ‘double-sealed’. Naturally, over the years, a great many factory sealed watches have been unsealed by their new owners, particularly the high complication and special edition timepieces which have hardly ever remained factory sealed until the present day.