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Maps of the World
Among the new pieces in Patek Philippe's Rare Handcrafts collection, two share a close common point: a map of the world combining engraving and enamel.
A/ CALATRAVA MINUTE REPEATER AND WORLD TIME REF. 5531G-010 “PLANISPHERE”
This reference is a limited edition of 10 watches with a dial depicting a map of the world evoking the beauty of the continental plates and the complexity of the geological structures that shape the ocean floor.
The white gold case measures 40.2 x 11.49 mm.
The engraver first shapes the ocean depths by hand, which are then coated with translucent blue enamel, using the traditional technique of champlevé enameling.
The enameller later renders the effect of the mid-ocean ridges and the oceanic trenches, working with transparent enamels in 3 colors.
After successive firings, the engraver adds his finishing touch to produce his interpretation of the reliefs of the continental plates.
The skeletonized hour hand in white gold has a shape inspired by the Southern Cross constellation.
Caliber R 27 HU - Under dial view
Rear view
B/ POCKET WATCH REF. 992/190G-001 “MAP OF THE WORLD”
This is a unique piece representing a planisphere which expresses, like the dial of the ref. 5531G-010, the beauty of the continental plates and the complex geological structure of the ocean floor.
The stand, in white gold like the case, is inspired by the structure of a celestial dual ellipse.
Its oval base, in blue quartz, is embellished with a blue sapphire cabochon (0.36 ct).
The engraver hand-chiseled the sea bed, which the enameler then coated with translucent blue enamel.
The engraver hand-chiseled the sea bed, which the enameler then coated with translucent blue enamel.
Using a palette of transparent enamels in 4 colors, he then created an effect of volume in the mid-ocean ridges and the oceanic trenches.
The white gold case measures 44.1 x 9.15 mm.
Also note that a blue sapphire cabochon (0.34 ct) adorns the crown.
The dial was decorated with hand-executed guilloché work.
The paths of the meridians and the parallels, engraved on this decor, shine through translucent blue enamel, according to the technique of flinqué enameling.
As a reminder, the flinqué technique consists of combining guilloché and enameling, while the champlevé technique consists of combining engraving and enameling.
Finally, applied Breguet numerals and faceted Dauphine-style hands, all in white gold, indicate the time and the seconds hand is shaped like a compass hand.
The pocket watch is powered by hand-wound caliber 17''' LEP PS - Under the dial view
Rear view
credit: Patek Philippe
I find this duo fascinating: it is the other major new release with ref. 5249R-001 “The Crow and the Fox”, in my opinion, even if I am not fully in love with the dial of the pocket watch.
And I think it would be quite a dream to be able to collect both.
What about you?
Thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
Maps of the World
Among the new pieces in Patek Philippe 's Rare Handcrafts collection, two share a close common point : a map of the world combining engraving and enamel . A/ CALATRAVA MINUTE REPEATER AND WORLD TIME REF. 5531G-010 “PLANISPHERE” This reference is a limited...
Yes Emmanuel, this MR is wonderful because it matches
2 rare handcrafts, engraving with enamel, which when combined good synergy/effect is attained ! Congratulations to the 10 eventual owners 👍
I also like the pocket watch and would congratulate the single happy owner!
Acquiring the pocket watch and the MR would be quite something... Best, Emmanuel
Definitely the one which won my heart during this W&W 2026
Obviously not the one that everyone can get (including me) but what an exceptional piece!!! I did stand 10 minutes in front of it before I can move 🙈. What a beauty! 😍😍😍
It seems to look really stunning indeed...
Thankfully, PP has done other incredibly appealing WT dials... Best, Emmanuel
This is the best release for years
But too hard to get unfortunately… thank you for the details 🙏