Was there last week and my jaw is still on the floor

Patek's 2021 Rare Handcraft collection is live!

By: FabR : June 16th, 2021-09:03

Dear All, the 2021 Rare Handcraft collection was just released moments ago! Please see Patek's official site at: Patek Philippe Official Site | Luxury Watches for Men & Ladies As usual, we can admire a variety of crafts among these in- and out-of-catalog,...

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Patek's 2021 Rare Handcraft collection is live!

These are amazing, specifically the falcon. Thx for sharing!

Thanks my friend, one of my favorites as well, and I believe the only wood marquetry wristwatch this year! ;-) Thread updated also with a couple of table clocks among today's timepieces. Cheers ;-)

thanks for letting me know. All the models are out of reach, but this year is a good harvest.

My pleasure Shun, indeed a pretty gorgeous and very diverse lineup this year! My best recommendation is to show interest with your AD or Patek, if you like a specific model -- of course the competition will be stiff, but you never know! ;-) Cheers.

Nice !

A great way to look at it! ;-)) I'm normally not interested in table clocks or pocket watches myself, but they are definitely *big* works of art as well! ;-) Thanks for commenting.

Patek’s official press release for the six “in-catalog” Rare Handcrafts:

Ellipse, Falcon and the minute repeaters are really wonderful. Thanks for sharing these, not been on Patek site for a long time

Glad you enjoyed them, and hope you can be allocated one if you decide to apply! Cheers ;-)

5304 for me. This blue enamel dial is to die for.

Thanks for commenting Nico, that 5304 dial is one of the first things I noticed as well from the pictures, at least among the 6 in-catalog pieces! ;-) Cheers.

Clearly a winner, here.

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You ment to say 5374?

Apologies, we were obviously discussing the blue dial of the 5374 not the 5304 (!)🙏😉

One final note before I may not be able to write for the next few hours: we've been asked to communicate that all prices (both for the in- and out-of-catalog) models are "upon request." Cheers.

Thanks Fab for showing us these wonderful pieces ! As an "enamel slave", I love the

Thanks Gordon, indeed a superb job by her atelier in both instances...I’m very much looking forward to seeing them in person!😉👍

You have a certain expectation with Patek and yet I still feel like they push slightly beyond…. Amazing pieces

Thanks for commenting my friend, hard to phrase it more accurately!😉🥂

I was hoping for a few more marquetry pieces but seems only one wrist watch is their capacity.....oh well at least

Wood marquetry production is always very limited since there’s only one artist (J.B.) in charge of these creations at Patek...Definitely not a humiliation in the event you get rejected (and chances are you will not)!😉🥂

What do you think the reason is for focusing on a limited market like pocket watches versus calatrava wrist watch marquetry.

I assume a reason is a pocket watch leaves more room to creativity, so it will always be in production for these crafts (or so I hope)...obviously more of a niche market though, and it’s possible a few more wristwatches are produced than pocket watches😉

Lucky those who can get one.

Thanks for commenting Count, in agreement. I might know more tonight or tomorrow as to the markets that are considered for these allocations, but with such an impressive production no doubt the competition will be tough🙏😉

All excellent pieces of craftsmanship. But I find the fish motifs especially eye pleasing.

Thanks for your feedback Bill, much appreciated👍

Really pleased with Patek's new releases this year so far and the rare handicrafts have not disappointed in the least ...

Thanks for offering your detailed and informed perspective👍My expectation is that more releases will be announced later this year, but I don’t have a date yet😉Cheers.

Thanks for sharing. I was not aware of the release.

Sounds great, I wish you all the best in your pursuit of one of these beauties! Allocations have not been decided yet so it’s still a good time to ask👍🥂

I requested 5 different ones. That ups my chances!

For sure, it shows determination!😄For as long as you applied via the same AD I think it’s OK...actually, in case your name is selected you might be given a little choice anyway (also depending on which of these models Patek USA will get, if any)👍Cheers.

Oh that 5177g with greenish fish is awesome

Very much so, and I also like that the 5177 (one of the youngest rare handcraft references, with a hobnail bezel) is continuing to be offered with some really interesting dials👍Cheers.

6002r has stolen my heart

Thanks for your feedback HA, I’m afraid I’m in full agreement here!😄🥂

Absolutely incredible ! ...

Great point Captain, thanks for your feedback🥂

Thanks for sharing, Fabrizio.

Thanks for commenting Volker, I really wish you all the best in pursuing one of these marvels!👍🥂

Many fantastic pieces, thank you, Fab for putting these up. I really enjoy and appreciate this part of Patek

Thanks for your feedback my friend, a huge +1 — these watches are in fact one of the main reasons while I love this brand so much🙏🥂

Such beauty ! Always a treat to see rare handcrafts

Thanks for commenting, I can only agree this is Patek at its finest...Works of art that I always suggest to admire in the metal in order to fully appreciate them👍

Cool Watches!!!

Wonderful, there's no blasphemy in admiring horology when beautifully combined with art...that's precisely the point of these watches, and the reason why I, like you, also love them dearly! ;-) Cheers.

Except for not liking PP :D

Don't worry, at some point you'll love the brand as well and then there's no coming back...just give it a little more time..;-)))

I am not a fan of simplicity, I am a maxamlist but we shall see!

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Thank you for the information Fabrizio!

Thanks Tim, my sincere pleasure -- glad you enjoyed these pieces! ;-)

Great line up this year. I like every single one of them which is always a problem 🤣

Thanks Justin, this makes the competition even tougher!😍😉🥂

Agreed 👍

I saw a sketch of a guilloche dial which I now believe was this ladies repeater when I was there in 2019 on a desk. I was hoping it was for a men's Calatrava. (:

Was there last week and my jaw is still on the floor

Thanks a lot my friend, glad you had such a great experience! For me it just wasn't feasible this year because of the restrictions, so I'm simply having to "enjoy" the Exhibit vicariously through the friends who were lucky to make it there! :-)

couldn't agree more. I learnt about a completely new horological world that day!

A great way to look at it! ;-)) I'm normally not interested in table clocks or pocket watches myself, but they are definitely big works of art as well! ;-) Thanks for commenting.