Patek Philippe

+1, I couldn't have summer it up better! ;-)

May 29, 2022,22:24 PM

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Ref. 982/147R-001

By: lavrentivs : May 29th, 2022-18:31

A member of the 2013 Rare Handcraft collection, this piece unique pocket watch is primarily a showcase of the art of wood marquetry. In essence, fragments of wood are cut, stacked and pasted onto a base structure to form decorative patterns, images, backd...

Many thanks for this wood marquetry marvel, arguably one of most challenging (and impressive) Rare Handcraft techniques Patek has been instrumental in preserving until today! I would have to look at home, but I believe this is a unique piece👍🥂Enjoy.

By: FabR : May 29th, 2022-19:23

PS: And unique it is….here is Patek’s official description from the 2013 Rare Handcraft volume👍

By: FabR : May 29th, 2022-22:23

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What a movement!

By: mdg : May 29th, 2022-19:58

And the first dial!!!

By: amanico : May 29th, 2022-21:18

I'm speechless

By: aperna : May 29th, 2022-21:39

That’s a very real rendering done using just wood, amazing!

By: xiu laba : May 29th, 2022-21:41

The pinnacle or art and horology.

By: TeutonicCarFan : May 29th, 2022-22:00

+1, I couldn't have summer it up better! ;-)

By: FabR : May 29th, 2022-22:24

Pure art and horology enmeshed into a singular piece of perfection

By: watch-guy.com : May 30th, 2022-04:57

Thanks for the explanations and close-up photos ! These marquetry

By: GLau : May 30th, 2022-06:26

dials definitely deserve deep appreciation by collectors ! Rare handcrafts pieces are so special. 👍