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Thanks for a most appealing theme Art, I'm glad I found this as soon as I opened our Front Page! :-) How could a lover of each and every Rare Handcraft, where dials are THE chief vehicle of expression, not participate this week?! ;-))

Of course, it's probably well known that my favorite watch EVER is the so-called "Boccadasse," or Patek Ref. 5177G-010. It was produced as an out-of-catalog reference in 2018, as part of a series of three "Italian themes" inaugurating the marvelous Calatrava reference 5177 in Grey gold with a hobnail bezel. Its breathtaking dial combines the techniques of enamel and miniature painting, and represents no less than my favorite borough on the sea in my hometown of Genova!

But the cultural and historical significance of ALL Patek Rare Handcrafts is impossible to overestimate, thanks to the unwavering commitment to the arts shown by the Stern family --- namely, the current honorary president and then the current president of the company --- over the course of the last half a century. Hence, as a true Rare Handcraft enthusiast, in year 2021 I was ENORMOUSLY proud to "complete" my personal collection featuring all of these crafts!

Thanks again Art for a terrific theme this weekend, I'm sure we'll see wonders in this thread! I'm just including a few pictures of each individual piece now (with the exception of the more common 5131/1P), and will close with a family collage! 

A closeup of Boccadasse


Ref. 5089G-020 in wood marquetry, another one of my big favorites --- even at Patek they still remember it was my FIRST Rare Handcraft! It was produced in 2014 as a limited series for the 175th Anniversary, and it represents Lake Geneva exactly 100 years earlier. I was fortunate to receive this allocation in 2015.

A beautiful portrait courtesy of a friend of mine




Lake Geneva in 1914 (left) and today....


5089G-020 and Etro

A couple of macros where we can see the slivers of wood composing this fantastic dial (photos again courtesy of the same friend)

Ref. 5088/100 in Platinum, whose dial in Grey gold was masterfully hand-engraved and subsequently filled in with black enamel

The signature diamond at 6 o'clock, common to all modern Patek watches in Platinum

A closeup of the work on the dial

I'm grateful for this new gorgeous yellow strap --- a fantastic match to the black enamel of the dial!






Not only the dial, but also the Platinum case and buckle are hand-engraved.... Here is the superb job done on the buckle!




And finally, another favorite of mine from the new 5177 series, Ref. 5177G-028, which I was honored to receive in 2021. Its dial is authored by the atelier of famed enamellist Anita Porchet






I "suspect" my girlfriend likes it too.... ;-))

Needless to say, I'm proud that ALL my Pateks carry my name on the certificate


A closeup of the marvelous, almost three-dimensional 5177G-028 dial

And finally, the family portrait!

Have a great weekend Everyone!