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Hi All, During Basel, the Patek handcraft pieces are the ones that thrill me the most.
The skills applied by the artisans and the results achieved in terms of details and color vibrancy are simply amazing!
Although only certain motifs/designs appeal to me, I truly appreciate all the efforts that go into each dial.
For this year, personally I love the ones with the eagles !
Which one(s) do you like and why?
Cheers,
Gordon
Photo 1 - eagle in striking pose
Photo 2 - eagle head shot
Photo 3 - Venetican masks
Photo 4 - flowers
Photo 5 - flowers
Photo 6 - table (cake?) clock
Photo 7 - Indian tapestry
Photo 8 - Indian tapestry
Photo 9 - flowers
Photo 10 - flowers
Although only certain motifs/designs appeal to me, I truly appreciate all the efforts that go into each dial.
For this year, personally I love the ones with the eagles !
Which one(s) do you like and why?
Cheers,
Gordon
Photo 1 - eagle in striking pose
Photo 2 - eagle head shot
Photo 3 - Venetican masks
Photo 4 - flowers
Photo 5 - flowers
Photo 6 - table (cake?) clock
Photo 7 - Indian tapestry
Photo 8 - Indian tapestry
Photo 9 - flowers
Photo 10 - flowers
The blue one in Photo 5 looks interesting. Will need to see it personally to be sure! [nt]
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Yes, that particular dial contains ...
a lot of different colors and much contrast ! An intricate dial for sure !
All amazing dials. I would also go with the eagles.
But the flowers are also nice. Would really fit a woman's wrist especially with diamonds.
Cheers. Geross. 
Yes Geross, the flowers have much depth and 3D effect ! Now you need to ...
get your AD to get your wife an allocation !
Cheers,
Gordon
Cheers,
Gordon
You must have had a nice time admiring them
The flowers in general look very nice indeed.
Thank you for sharing Gordon, it is not the kind of watches we see often.
Best, Mark
I'm not a flowers guy..
....but the depth of those dials is incredible. The eagles will sell well in the Gulf.
yes, flowers look totally 3D ! The eagle watches I think are ...
enamel paintings. very realistic don't you think ? Cheers, Gordon
Hi Mark, a flower one for youself or your wife ? Cheers, Gordon. [nt]
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Not for me but I like how the shapes and colors look like on such dials
It really depends for me on how the subject is painted more than the theme.
Best, Mark
Even if I'm not really fan of these PP (subjects are not my taste), I have a great respect for the artists who are able to draw that kind of dials. Impressive work of art
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
Hi Alkiro, like you, I have a lot of respect for the artisans'...
dexterity and patience !
Cheers,
Gordon
Cheers,
Gordon
Hi Salmanq8: the table clock is something new (to me anyway) and quite...
usual ! We really need to see it in the metal to appreciate it more.
Cheers,
Gordon
Cheers,
Gordon
Thanks Gordon
for posting these pictures . Patek make the most beautiful handcraft watches imho and I look forward to the releases every year at Basel . Nothing handcraft wise that appeals to me this year however there is a watch I hope to acquire and share here later this year .
On a side note the eagle dials will not appeal to anyone in the Gulf who enjoys falconry. The reason is that the black kite is a carrion eater like a vulture and unlike a falcon that hunts live prey.
Sincerely
H.
Hi H, you are most welcome ! Thank you for letting us know...
that the painting is a carrion !
BTW, please post that watch with the engraving again ! It is such as lovely piece !
Cheers,
Gordon
BTW, please post that watch with the engraving again ! It is such as lovely piece !
Cheers,
Gordon
Hi H, can you please post the other handcraft watch (with engraving on the dial)? Assuming ...
my memory is correct that you have that one.
Thanks,
Gordon
Thanks,
Gordon
Thank you H for your quick response ! This watch has the ....
WOW factor !
Was there an inspiration for this engraving pattern?
Cheers,
Gordon
Was there an inspiration for this engraving pattern?
Cheers,
Gordon
Not sure which particular firearm
But something that is inspired from the scrollwork found on certain rifles.
As an example
Sincerely
H.
Nice photos
Do you have more detail and clear photos? Is there any enamel watch not on your photos?
Thank you for the photos.
Hi watch-fan, you are welcome !
I will try to find more photos from my friends who are attending Basel.
Which one(s) do you like and why ?
Cheers,
Gordon
Which one(s) do you like and why ?
Cheers,
Gordon
beautiful enamel watches.
I prefer your photo 4 and 10. They looks fabulous.
Photo 1 and 9 are fine too, but I can't see eagle very well. So hard to judge.
Thank you again gor your nice photos.
Photo 1 and 9 are fine too, but I can't see eagle very well. So hard to judge.
Thank you again gor your nice photos.
Made to order?
How does one acquire these pieces? They are not part of the permanent watch collection, are they?
They are very limited
Thus, it is better to contact your AD and ask him to show you pictures of the new collection.
In the weeks following Baselworld, Patek Philippe will decide how the watches are displayed for each AD, depending on the demands from them.
Best, Mark