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Hi alwoo888, thanks for your kind message ! Both champleve enamel and Japanese hand painted laquar are rare handcrafts and are both amazing !
Both have 3D effects and very vibrant in terms of colors ! IMO, the enamel work by Anita Porchet is more difficult because the dial needs to be filled with enamel powders and then fired at 800 degrees Celsius over several stages. Each stage runs the risk of bubbles and thus complete wastage with work to start all over again !
According to a recent discussion between a PuristPro moderator and Anita Porchet at the New York exhibition on the Rousseau Lion, Anita told him that, although the focus of the dial is
Lion in the headlight with a comical look !
These leaves with realistic stems were the biggest challenges for Anita Porchet !
on the Lion, the three leaves (below the Lion) and their stems were most difficult and challenging to create ! So please look closely and appreciate the leaves also !
Cheers,
Gordon
Hi All, “The Dream” watch (special meaning in several ways as explained below) has just came true for me ! Please allow me to share my utmost excitement. This reference is my biggest catch ever and I am now a truly satisfied Patek (enamel) PuristS ! :-)
First, my dream has always been to get a Basel special edition rare handcraft watch with an enamel dial. This dream I have always thought would be impossible to achieve, but hey, it costs nothing just to dream, right ? Second, this reference with its lion...
Yes, an emerald / green will also match the enamel dial well. However, my thinking is that emerald / green would match the vegetation well but would drown out...
the Lion, which is the main feature of the watch and it is not a water animal. LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
Oh wow!!!
Really happy for you Gordon that you managed to acquire this rare and lovely enamel piece. I know you have a passion for enamelled pieces, be it world maps or these unusual lion ones. Kudos to you my friend!! Do you know many did Patek make of this? I rea...
Thanks Sham ! Only 6 pieces made for each of the lion, leopard, bird, and owl.
yes, each piece is piece unique due to the enamel ! Cheers, Gordon
Hi, my AD told me that each motif had 6 pieces for the Rousseau series. Also a recent comment by a PuristS on the..:
2018 rare handcraft series 5089 was that they range between 2 to 6 pieces per motif. -
Hi brauner, What a smart nickname ! "Simba" - I love it !
Please share other nicknames. Cheers, Gordon
The "Lion King" is on your wrist now dear Gordon. Huge congratulations for this incredible timepiece and story. I love the hunter case back a lot in this context. It adds a supplementary touch of charm. For sure a watch we can't see everyday
Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health. Best wishes Alkiro
Hi Alkiro, well put "Lion King" ! LOL !
Yes, with the hunter case, I should engrave its name: Simba, the Lion King ! Cheers, Gordon
Hi Nicolas, thanks for your kind words !
While I am not sure I am the king of enamel, I am now certain that I am King of my own watch collection ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks Joe ! I feel like a ...
...kid alone in a candy store spending his whole savings and having no regrets ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks watch-guy.com ! IMO, this particular series intertwines three things...
1) horology, 2) enamel art, and 3) art in terms of the Rousseau painting. Cheers, Gordon
Huge congratulations, Gordon!
I'm glad that you have been able to collect your PP enamel dream watch. Best, Volker
wow the watch is beyond cool!! congratulations!! For the chopard..
if you got it an an auction I was also considering bidding but I didn't....enjoy it and wear it in good health !! Christian
Hi Christian, thanks, the watch's cooling effect is long lasting ! LOL ! For the Chopard Jungle,
yes, I did buy it from an auction in Hong Kong late last year. Fortunately for me, you did not bid against me ! FYI, My original post on the Jungle www.watchprosite.com / Cheers, Gordon
The Patek is better looking than the Chopard. My biased opinion.
Go Gordon the discreet hinge cover is very classy. I admire your artistry. Warm regards. Cheers. Geross.
Hi Geross, to me both my "children" are lovely. However, deep down inside, there is a...
favorite one ! Although you can guess, I shall keep it inside of me just to appear to be fair. Cheers, Gordon
Congratulations Gordon
Anita Porchet had created a living enameled painting and the Lion's eyes are very expressive. Enjoy and wear it in good health. I suppose the Chopard's Lion is a little bit jealous now ;-)) Best, Patrickh
Hi Patrickh, Yes, the funny look from the Lion's eyes is so comical ! One look and they carry me into...
"The Dream" ! LOL ! Between the two lions, they are liking to fight it out, just like a take-over for a lion pride ! Cheers, Gordon
That's a wonderful piece of art and...
...what an excellent match with the Chopard one that makes a superb pair. Big congrats Gordon, really happy for you you could make your dream come true. Enjoy it and wear it in the best of your health ! Mike
Thank you Mike ! My experience in my horological journey thus far is that serendipity does occur. I never thought in...
my wildest dream (pun intended) that the Chopard Jungle would to a matching Patek "The Dream" enamel watch. Interesting how one piece leads to another. Again, I now await to see what this 5089G-052 will lead me to next. Cheers, Gordon
A piece of art.
Congratulations for acquiring such a piece,Such a nice feeling when you get a watch you have dreaming about for a long time. Best, Ahmed
Hi Ahmed, thanks ! The Rousseau Lion is truly a piece of art and it happens to come with a time function.
At this point, I am still dreaming ! Cheers, Gordon
Great enamel watch and lucky owner..
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Yes Raymond, well put ! A museum piece which hopefully someday it might appear in MOMO next to the painting !
You are correct in that dreams do come true, and I truly have worked really hard to pay for this Lion ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
Congratulatiom on your grail!
I have always been fascinated by enamel dial not only from Patek but also the ones from Vacheron Constantin. This one is a great piece, love the cure and the details of the colours. Amazing! Best.
Thanks PP5170G ! The gradation from one color to another is also excellent. My favorite thing on this enamel dial is that...
the Lion and its surrounding look just like the painting that inspired the creation of this reference. Cheers, Gordon
Hi Russ, glad you like the background behind this piece ! Its history is what...
makes this watch a meaningful catch for me. Cheers, Gordon
Thank you D (Mr Green) for your kind words !
I admit that I am a big fan of enamel dials, but a long way away from being a master. Need to work harder so that I could afford to collect more to become a master ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks Alfred ! This lion was a...
challenging hunt , and well worth the efforts ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks Seconds ! I feel most...
fortunate & lucky to have this enamel painting in the wrist ! Cheers, Gordon
Gordon
I am so glad you have this enamel painting on your wrist, I think it was meant to be ...Regards Seconds.
Hi Seconds, whether it was meant to be or not, it was really...
serendipity in the true sense of the word ! Cheers, Gordon
Never really took to enamelled watches
Until now! Enjoyed reading of the history and craftsmanship and totally jealous. Congratulations. Both watches will give you endless pleasure.
Hi stevenokes, great that you liked the post !
Hope that you will now pay more attention to these rare handcraft watches and enjoy your time following them. Look forward to you collecting watches with enamel dials. Cheers, Gordon
Gordon a huge and I mean HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! on your acquisition of the lion watch! Also, an incredible review!!
While I love the concept of Patek's enameled time only watches, often the scenes/artwork fall a bit short. Others are excellent. A handful are spectacularly beautiful and executed with an extraordinary artistry. This latter group is as good as it gets in ...
Hi Patekova, many thanks for your kind and thoughtful reply !
You are correct in that Patek Basel watches with enamel dials represent excellent artisanal work but motifs are often more subjective. Hence, I am so pleased that I got this particular Rousseau Lion because it satisfies my criteria in terms of (no particu...
Incredible
description of your journey and the payoff. These elegant enamel pieces are likewise so thoughtful and detailed. For me they bring a lot of joy seeing these dials. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Mark, you are most welcome and thank you for reading about my hunt (pun intended) for the Lion and how "The Dream" came true!
Now with all the excitement I must rest for a while before figuring out what the next journey shall hold. Cheers, Gordon
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And I am excited about where that takes you. I'm in Singapore, and one day I would love to just sit with you and hear your whole journey and development in this passion from your perspective. In any case, I have truly been enjoying your incredibly conside...
Hi Mark, sure, let's meet in Singapore when I am there next !
Do you have GTGs with the Singapore PuristS ? Cheers, Gordon
Hi sake, thank you! Yes, The Dream came true but...
it seems so surreal ! Cheers, Gordon
Big congrats on this acquisition Gordon!
I'm hard put to say which one I like more, its like having to choose between supermodels Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima, but both watches are excellent works of art and I mean it in a most literal sense
Thank you beerstyle! Supermodels vs watches: ummm...
although I consider myself a true PuristS, I am human after all ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
love the watch
very unique. I remember seeing a Rousseau painting in Moma which moved me, next to Van Gogh's Starry Night. that enamel piece is a true grail watch! Enjoy! ...
Hi Andrew, apparently "The Dream" also resides in the MOMA along with the painting you posted (Lion and the gypsy - I think)
Perhaps next time when you are in MOMA, you could see The Dream and let us know what you think of the painting. Cheers, Gordon
Thank you Mitch. The title "King" belongs to
the two lions ! They can fight it out to decide who shall be the overall KING for wrist time ! I am simply the humble servant to / caretaker of the Kings. Cheers, Gordon
Hi Kev, thank you ! I am still ...
stunned by the stunning enamel work and cannot notice the time when I look at the dial. Cheers, Gordon
Thanks crown comfort ! The Lion ...
comes alive in this enamel jungle ! Cheers, Gordon
Hi Luis, thanks and I am going to put in more efforts to become ...
the MOST enthusiastic enamel lovers that you've ever known ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
Congratulations Gordon!
A beautiful dial, a great review and a special watch indeed. Enamel dials are a niche in the watch world, specialized and poetic. For those who can appreciate the artisanal skill and quality they showcase, it's a dream come true to find and acquire one. I...
Thank you H for your kind words! This journey has thus far been a blast ! Hopefully one day, we...
can have a GTG with your watches with engraved dials and mine with enamel dials ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks dufourism ! The siblings are happy to have each other and are ...
jockeying for wrist time ! Cheers, Gordon
Amazing article from a true enamel lover!
The champleve enamel work is so fine! And that combined with one of my favourite recent developments, the really nice officer caseback (like the one on the 5227). It's a fantastic addition to your enamel collection!
Hi traineract, thanks for your reply ! The officer case back is...
really well designed. It was a pleasant surprise for me to see it used in this reference. I am really impressed with how the handle and hinge are so well "hidden", as this "hidden" theme matches how the Rousseau lion is hiding and stalking in the enamel j...
Thanks dom007, the realization of "the dream" coming true has...
NOT yet sunk in for me ! I am still in a dream ! Cheers, Gordon
Excellent. Superb. Fantastic Acquisition!
Knowing your love for lions, a Rousseau painting miniature is exactly the prescription for you! Now, we just have to track down the actual Rousseau painting! A true Purist you are! Thank you for sharing with us the following of your dream, which contains ...
Hi Patrick, thank you for your kind words !
Yes, this Rousseau lion was the perfect prescription to treat my psychotic sickness for artisanal (lion or not) watches ! Just not certain now whether my psychological state is stable or not. LOL ! Please send me photos of "The Dream" when you visit MOMA!...
Big congrats!! Gordon.
Your lion cloisonné rare handicraft has dwarfed the enamel dial of all versions of 5131. Best, Henry
Thank you Henry ! The Rousseau Lion is now pouncing on the ...
5131G to get on my wrist ! LOL ! FYI, this enamel piece was made with the champleve method, which involved engraver digging grooves into the dial to form the motif and the enameler (who may or may not be the engraver) filling the grooves with enamel work....
Big congrats on your...
... fantastic addition which make up a great pair with your chopard. Stefan
Huge congratulations Gordon
I can imagine your pleasure and how it must look like in real. Thank you very much for sharing the background and your journey in that field, the way you acquired it, what you like about it etc... This is something that is indeed very rare (artist, techni...
Thanks Mark ! I really to ...
appreciate having this piece ! Patek totally got this Rousseau series done perfectly in terms of history, meaningfulness, and best enamel work with the renown enameler Anita Porchet ! Glad that your enjoyed my post about this unexpected journey ! Cheers, ...
Truly an amazing watch! HUGE HUGE congrats landing this awesome piece!!
The "lion"is the highlight of the Rosseau series in my opinion! The color gradation and the details on this watch by Anita is truly stunning! Can't wait for our next GTG to see this watch in person!!! Wear in good health my friend!! Keith
Enamel...
Congratulations on such a rare piece! I learned a lot about enamel dials by reading your post
Hi Vwong, it was my pleasure to share with you my dangerous journey which was full of ...
fierce Lions ! Glad that you learned more about enamel dials and I hope that you are becoming an enamel lover as well ! Cheers, Gordon
Thanks Keith ! Yes, GTG ASAP !
You must see the enamel work by Anita Porchet in the metal ! I am thinking of charging you an entry fee to help me pay off my credit card bill for this watch ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon
What a piece!
And what a story! Congratulations! And thank you for the insightful experience 😊 Best G.
Hi gigi, very happy that you had a good read !
I enjoyed very much writing and sharing my story with the PuristS community ! Cheers, Gordon
I had the privilege
to handle Gordon's Chopard Urushi watch last night and would like to say that I was pleasantly surprised that the watch looked a lot better in reality. Unfortunately, Gordon only has two wrist ( a pity!! ) and wore his favourite 5131G on his left wrist an...
Hi Sham, finally we had our GTG ! Thank you for...
giving a positive vote to the Chopard Lion and Jungle ! Hope to see you soon ! Cheers, Gordon
I've learnt more about art from this article than from anywhere else
Superb write up, Gordon, and congratulations on acquiring this beautiful art piece. You'll have to let me see this in the metal at our next meet up - the Chopard jungle blew me away. It is so different in the metal where the dimensions and colors really c...
Hi Sham, you need to click on Richard's icon which will enable...
You to send PM to him. Cheers, Gordon
Thank you Richard for coming all the way down for our GTG and your great response !
Very happy that you enjoyed my story ! Your feedback on the Chopard Jungle is spot on ! It holds its own quite well against the Rousseau Lion ! Let's have you over to my city to meet the Lion siblings in the concrete jungle ! Cheers, Gordon
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