Manufacture
Patrick_y continues his multi-part virtual tour of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition in New York City, guiding readers through the historic Napoleon Room. This installment focuses on the intricate details of Patek Philippe's horological artistry and showcases the 2017 novelties. His detailed observations provide a valuable record of this significant exhibition.
You are now entering the Napoleon room...
The most impressive room of the Geneva salon on Rue de Rhone is the Napoleon room. It is a richly appointed room with beautiful furniture, embossed, burnt, and gold leaf applied leather wallpaper. For the Grand Exhibition, the room has been reproduced.
Patek Philippe even installed TVs with a video of Geneva as
seen from their building on Rue de Rhone.
Now, presenting the novelties of the 2017 Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition New York, for a dedicated report, please go to Mark's report here:
This report has been divided into multiple sections. Please read the individual sections in links below.
Mark's Excellent Summary of the New York Grand Exhibition Limited Editions
www.watchprosite.com
Patek Philippe 5531R WorldTime Minute Repeater Limited Edition Special In-Depth Report
www.watchprosite.com
Part 1: Theater Room and Collection Room
www.watchprosite.com
Part 2: Napoleon Room and Pictures of New York 2017 Novelties
www.watchprosite.com
Part 3: Patek Philippe Museum Room
www.watchprosite.com
Part 4: United States Historic Room
The Patek Philippe Reference 5531 is distinguished as a World Time Minute Repeater, a highly complex combination of two of Patek Philippe's signature complications. It was initially introduced as a limited edition, highlighting both the brand's technical prowess in horology and its artistic application of métiers d'art, specifically cloisonné enamel work on the dial, depicting urban landscapes.
The case of the 5531 measures 40.20 mm in diameter and 11.49 mm in thickness, crafted in rose gold. It is powered by the self-winding Caliber R 27 HU, an integrated movement that allows the minute repeater to chime the local time as indicated by the world time function. The watch features a sapphire crystal.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking Patek Philippe's high complications combined with unique artistic dials. The initial release in 2017 featured two distinct cloisonné enamel dial variants, each depicting a Manhattan skyline, one in a daytime scene and the other at night, further enhancing its exclusivity and collector appeal within the grand complication series.
Thank you so much for your exhaustive report. Too bad I couldn't make it, but thanks to you I feel like I was there Next time I'll come to Cali or anywhere in US I will definitely let you know. Best regards Gigi
And I'll let you know the next time I'm in Italy! Best regards, Patrick
www.watchprosite.com
The night version of the NYC view is better for me. More colours used and that rare expensive yellow enamel pigment. Regards, MTF
They chose a nice scenery for the new collection. The ladies "mother of pearl" dials are very charming and very feminine. Very good choice for a casual outfit. But these 5531 models... I could spend a long time admiring them. Thank you for another nice room visit Best, Mark
I'm not only surprised by the complication movement and the dial. But the hobnail case with pierced lugs was a surprise as well. I find myself really drawn to the case. The lugs are pierced and appear to float over the hobnail, this was done specifically to avoid an interruption in the hobnail design. Even the minute repeater slide is made of two separate pieces so the hobnail decoration could be achieved without the design getting in the way.
This thread is active on the Patek Philippe forum with 8 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.
Join the Discussion →
