Thanks my friend, I didn't want to express a preference, but I'd be hard for me as well (theme of the watch aside, since as you know I have a strong love affair with Boccadasse...but that's independent of the technique! ;-))

Incoming 5088/100P engraved in Platinum --- What's your favorite Rare Handcraft technique...miniature painting, enamel, wood marquetry, or engraving? :-)

By: FabR : July 24th, 2021-12:35

Dear Friends, let me (officially) share the joy of the latest addition to my Patek collection, ref. 5088/100P....an in-catalog Rare Handcraft first introduced in 2015, which features a stunning engraved dial (and case, and buckle)! This beauty in a sense ...

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Incoming 5088/100P engraved in Platinum --- What's your favorite Rare Handcraft technique...miniature painting, enamel, wood marquetry, or engraving? :-)

Congratulations 👍👍 very hard to say which one is the favorite… all would be my answer

Thanks my friend, I didn't want to express a preference, but I'd be hard for me as well (theme of the watch aside, since as you know I have a strong love affair with Boccadasse...but that's independent of the technique! ;-))

To be completely honest

Thanks a lot, Fram -- great to have a first vote also for the wood marquetry and for J.B. (the only person authorized to make these incredible dials for Patek -- hence also their rarity compared to the other crafts!). Cheers :-)

Big congrats Fabrizio. They are all super special but I must say I love the miniature 🖼! Also, please show us more of these colourful shoes!

Thanks for your feedback my friend -- the Boccadasse buildings will be thankful for the selection of miniature painting! :-)

Love those shoes! But you had a different pair on in your opening post pictures no?

Ha, wrong animal! ;-)) My new Harris pythons...:-)

OMG! Yesyesyesyes! Amazing these one Fabrizio! Love it! The belt is superb as well with a perfect match!

Thanks a lot, also colorful enough for summer😁🙏🙏

I would wear this all year long ! 😎👍🔥

Except for winter, that's totally doable -- for sure they are coming with me to the US next month, and then we'll see! ;-))

I agree with you maybe not for winter but those are one of the best looking shoes I have seen! They feel quite special and unique!

Thanks so much, I discovered Harris (a shoemaker/small brand from Tuscany) a few years ago and started buying a bunch of their shoes..love their quality, looks, and comfort..these new pythons, while more casual than others, quickly became a favorite!😉🥂

They look so cool!

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TOP!

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Wow!! Mega congrats!!

Much appreciate it, thanks a lot! If only I had your photographic skills! ;-)) I loved the yellow strap at first sight, I think it makes the watch much less dramatic given how incredibly serious/elegant it is...

Absolutely brilliant & bold combo 👍🏾👍🏾

Indeed, thanks again😉🙏🥂

Huge congratulations, Fabrizio. 🥂🎊👏

Thanks a lot Volker, for some reason I knew you would have liked this reference! :-) We certainly know which watch to wear the first time we meet! ;-)) Cheers.

PS: PM sent on the 2021 Rare Handcrafts.

Definitely a complete Rare Handcraft collection!!! I am so happy for you!

Thanks so much Tim -- and great to see so much diversity of preference on the forum between the four techniques! ;-)

Until then I will keep guessing!

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My favorite is the Black Enamel with the engraving.

Thanks a lot Constantin -- one more vote for this stunning engraved 5088, whose black portion of the dial is indeed in enamel (cloisonné/grand feu technique). Cheers ;-)

A stunning addition to a wonderful and exquisite collection! Every piece is a grail for me. Enjoy!

Much appreciated, I feel very lucky to get these Pateks and love each one of them :-) Cheers.

Amazing and huge congrats!

Thanks a lot Raymond :-) Some say my charm, some say the pythons on my shoes and belt, who knows...;-))) Seriously, I'm really happy about this latest acquisition, glad it's appreciated by a super-collector like yourself! :-)

What a collection !

Thank-You, and that is indeed a great point -- on the 5088 they did a superb job also on the case sides! Here's a couple of quick shots I just took :-) Cheers.

Huge congrats my friend.

Thanks a lot -- and I remember this 5089G very well, a spectacular and very original Rare Handcraft dial! :-) Enjoy.

Well done Fab for deciding to go with the engraving to

Thanks a lot Gordon, I was probably expecting your vote for enamel! :-) Indeed another great piece, made even more special by "AP"....who knows whether my Fall allocation will have her initials on the dial too ;-))

Hopefully you will get the

Lovely piece indeed, in both declinations (5177G-028 and 5089G-101)! ;-)

What a fantastic collection!

Obligatory indeed!! :-)) Too bad I missed you (one of the few evenings that I was in Genova and not in Boccadasse...;-)) Tonight I'm there from 10pm onward, in case you are still in the area! :-) Hope you had a great time in Genova!! :-)

I‘m already back in Switzerland…

Same here, hopefully next time!🙏🥂Cheers.

Huge congrats. All unique but I prefer your choice.

Much appreciated, thanks a lot! :-)

WOW

Thanks for your input Afaleh, much appreciated!🙏🥂

Well played, Fab!

With great pleasure -- glad this beautiful piece is receiving so much positive feedback ;-) Cheers.

Huge congratulations!!!

I do remember you were also in the process of making a decision on the 5088 :-) A key factor for me (besides its incredible beauty when it sits on the wrist! ;-)) was also the -- relative -- rarity of this piece.

Congratulations on your latest fascinating and beautiful rare handcrafts acquisition! You have a truly exceptional quartet of Patek miniature works of art!

Thanks a lot for your valuable input Patekova, I'm with you that miniature painting done by Patek is a totally spectacular craft (I'm just a little biased that it's on the Boccadasse dial, but you already knew that! ;-))

Great collection!

Thanks for your honest and valuable feedback, NafetS -- what's also great from the replies in this thread is the big diversity of taste (and of perspectives) that you can see among all collectors! ;-) Cheers.

It's an advanced collection in a different dimension. I am happy to receive warm comments from you, the owner of such works, about my popular collection.

My big pleasure Shun, the input of a collector of your stature is always greatly appreciated :-)

An enormous congratulations!

Thanks for your input. For instance, I was shocked when I learnt the enormous ability and patience that is required to do wood marquetry at this level (so much so that only one artist is authorized make the dials for Patek!)...

I can only imagine the difficulty in making a marquetry piece with the level of details like yours!

My pleasure, very instructive (and terribly fascinating) videos indeed! Cheers.

Congrats, Prof. The new coming 5088 is amazing!

Many thanks Henry, much appreciated! Have a great Sunday.

Congrats Fabrizio on a beautiful watch!

Getting *very* curious now...any hints?😎Looking forward to seeing your new incoming!😉Thanks for commenting.

The only hint is that someone applied for it, said no when he got it. It was offered to me and I jumped for it….

Sounds like a great piece is coming your way my friend...looking forward to your pictures!😉👍

Wow, huge congrats, mon ami! Enjoy.

Thanks a lot my friend, appreciate it🙏🥂

Many congratulations, 5088/100P is an awesome piece

Thank you, very happy that it’s part of my collection🙏🙏🥂

What a beautiful exhibition of craftsmanship.

Thanks a lot BMR, for me these techniques represent the best possible encounter between art and horology...truly happy and honored to own these Pateks!😉🥂

Getting very curious now...any hints?😎Looking forward to seeing your new incoming!😉Thanks for commenting.