FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Many thanks Volker for sharing this gorgeous '5177G teaser' that appeared on Patek's site today! :-)
I already spoke with Patek and, as usual, I will have the honor of making the official announcement of the AMAZING 2023 Collection very soon -- that will also coincide with my 3rd anniversary of being the Moderator for this forum, so I guess we'll make it a double celebration this year! 
Cheers.
Patek Philippe 2023 Rare Handcrafts Collection
Looks like PP‘s 2023 rare handcrafts collection will feature a couple of automotive-inspired pieces. The one pictured is stunning (looks like cloisonné enamel and miniature painting). The whole collection will be presented at PP’s Geneva Salons from 1 thr...
I'm now waiting for Fabrizio to drop....
the full kit and caboodle on us promptly ........
Some people might like these!
I like cars. I like watches. I like enamel dials too. I'm not sure I like the hands on this watch, but the strap is clever. The hands overdo it for me though.
I kind of like the approach. Let’s see how it looks like in real life.
The photo isn’t good quality as is often the case on PP’s website.
i wonder if the Clous de Paris means we're a few more years away from the xx96 successors
Clous de Paris. seems to be a large part of the current Calatrava design language.
The hobnail bezel has been used on Calatravas of the rare handcrafts collection for many years.
Those pieces bear the reference number 5177G, the flat bezel models 5089G.
Great point, the historical relevance of the Clous de Paris/hobnail bezel is indeed hard to overestimate within the Calatrava lineup! This specific Rare Handcraft will be part of the new reference 5189G.
As I commented in response to an earlier thread, instances of a hobnail bezel on Calatrava references go as far back as year 1934 (!), with Ref. 96 D. This was nearly ninety years ago, or only two after a certain visionary Genevan family, now at its fourt...
Really love the colors ...
on this School of Fish dial! Can't imagine how AWESOME it must be in the metal! Truly a museum worthy piece! 👏
Many thanks my friend -- honestly, such a uniquely powerful choice of colors combined with the three-dimensional effect of the enamel work made this one of my favorite pieces coming out of Ms. Porchet's atelier! ;-)
My pictures don't even come close to fully conveying its beauty....but here's a few more taken in Italy Cheers. ...
Yep, that's our gorgeous 5326G, from the events last year....too bad that Patek wanted it back! :-)) A couple of better pictures:
Apparently, it goes along very well with all Isaia colors... ...
my primary school aged daughters love to sit next to me and flip through the patek magazine and decide which ones i should get for them
they're so clever it's more likely they'll be buying me one!
Child prodigies!! 😉
If your primary school children are able to buy you this they must be serial entrepreneurs!! 😉
Many thanks Dauster -- the 5189 will follow the long tradition of Patek Rare Handcraft models, both in- and out-of-catalog, which have beeen powered by the *automatic* Caliber 240.
Created in 1977, Caliber 240 is arguably one of the most iconic horological movements ever produced. Along with its variations, it is currently housed in as many as 25 Patek references. It's been the soul of most Rare Handcraft models we have seen in mode...
Not a problem — sometimes, even the most educated collectors may not be familiar with all details of Patek’s Rare Handcraft production👍 Even in these ‘emoticon times,’ which for highly mysterious reasons seem to never come to a conclusion…
…it remains my sincere pleasure to, on occasion, share real content and information with you and the many other highly intelligent and passionate collectors of our forum!😄 Cheers.
Really appreciate your insights, is there a reason PP releases rare handcrafts with multiple refs (new 5189/ 5177)?
Or is it only one ref each year and I just got confused?
Like for any other model, a different reference number (meaning specifically the *first four* digits) normally corresponds to a substantial change in the watch that goes beyond the dial. The dial alone is indicated by the three digits after the dash.
For instance, the complete reference of the "teaser" model is 5189G-001, where "001" uniquely identifies that enamel dial (G of course stands for the metal of the case, grey gold). Any other Rare Handcraft dial of this exact same model will be listed as 5...
Thanks, but I guess I wasn't very clear in my question.
What I was curious about was if there is only ref. 5189 produced this year for the calatrava style watches (excluding ladies watches) or if PP produces more than one ref for the rarehandcrafts (I know that they make an ellipse of course as well) but only ...
PS: Note one "gap" in my collection of Rare Handcraft volumes, namely the 2020-21 issue (same gap of all Italian ADs, including our boutique in Milano! ;-)) Looking forward to picking it up this summer to "complete" this much beloved collection! :-)
The 2020-21 RH volume, featuring of course my "School of Fish" (5177G-028), recently spotted at an American AD ...
My 5177G-028 and a 5089G-101 together in the metal?? I wish my friend, but chances of that ever happening are *really* slim! :-))
In all honesty, I'm not even aware of the recipient(s) of the 5089G-101 (which I couldn't disclose anyway)....but should such an incredible mini-GTG ever happen, I'll be sure to post a picture here! Cheers.
Many thanks Volker for sharing this gorgeous '5177G teaser' that appeared on Patek's site today! :-)
I already spoke with Patek and, as usual, I will have the honor of making the official announcement of the AMAZING 2023 Collection very soon -- that will also coincide with my 3rd anniversary of being the Moderator for this forum, so I guess we'll make it...
Very cool!
What car is that supposed to be? Maserati? Ferrari? Can’t imagine it’d be an Auto Union 😉 .
Interestingly, this is not the first time Patek offers an original set of hands on a Rare Handcraft, consistent with the spirit of the theme (see, e.g., Ref. 5077P-058 below)....but it's a detail I no doubt look forward to seeing in person! :-) Cheers.
The gorgeous Ref. 5077P-058, "Indian on Horse" (picture taken from the Web) ...
Thanks V in sharing this lovely piece and perpetuated
my enamel addiction/poison ☠️! You are a bad/best influence 🤪
Dear Friends, a few more details on the 2023 Rare Handcrafts Exhibit (April 1-15, Patek Salons) and on the gorgeous new 5189G-001 from the "teaser"....which combines enamel and miniature painting techniques (some similarities with Boccadasse! ;-))
Below is for you the first official release of the season -- more to come of course next week with the live announcement of the new models! For further info on the Exhibit, please see Patek's official site at: Cheers! FabR (Patek moderator) ...
Love this automotive theme
I am betting it will really resonate with collectors, making them even more difficult to obtain!
That's also a good point -- besides the insane competition for any Rare Handcraft among top collectors in recent years, chances are this theme will be another huge hit in terms of popularity, given the overlap between watch and car lovers! ;-))
As a general note for Everyone, since I'm receiving several questions about the application process, my best advice is definitely to show interest *as soon as* we make the announcement next week, which will happen at the start of W&W. If you and/or yo...
