Patek's 2021 Rare Handcraft collection is live!

Jun 16, 2021,09:03 AM
 

Dear All,


the 2021 Rare Handcraft collection was just released moments ago!  Please see Patek's official site at:

Patek Philippe Official Site | Luxury Watches for Men & Ladies

As usual, we can admire a variety of crafts among these in- and out-of-catalog, special references, ranging from wood marquetry to several techniques of enameling, from engraving to miniature painting. Similarly to previous years, the 2021 Collection includes both wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks. Of the six "in-catalog" models, four are minute repeaters.

This is the first selection of Rare Handcrafts to be offered since Fall 2019, when a few limited editions were produced on the occasion of the Singapore Exhibit. A very long 20 months....but it was totally worth the wait! ;-)

I'm traveling for much of today and tomorrow, so my apologies if I'll be slower than usual, but I will update this thread ASAP with further information and details as I receive them! ;-)

Hope you will enjoy these spectacular combinations of art and horology as much as I do!  If I had to choose only one brand, and only one line of watches....my choice would be Patek, and its Rare Handcrafts collection! smile 

Cheers.


Golden Ellipse 5738/51G-001, engraved



5177G-024 ”Falcon head" in wood marquetry




5177G-028 in enamel




5089G-101 in enamel




Golden Ellipse 5738/50G-022 "Roman garden", in enamel






5177G-023 ”Medieval ornaments", in enamel



The amazing 6002R-001
 

5304/301R-001


Another ”in-catalog" entry and minute repeater: 5374G-001


7040/250G-001 for Ladies, also ”in catalog"


7118/1450G-001





10021M, a dome clock in enamel and miniature painting




Another stunning dome clock, 20097M, combining several enamel techniques


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Nice !

 
 By: chris7509 : June 16th, 2021-09:47
I like the falcon too both the pocket watch and wrist one ... I found some table clocks and pocket watches very very nice ... ( i m getting older...) but for the wrist ones, i have not been striked by love at first sight with this year proposal. Most prob... 

Clearly a winner, here.

 
 By: amanico : June 16th, 2021-11:30

👍🥂

 
 By: FabR : June 16th, 2021-14:33

You ment to say 5374?

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : June 16th, 2021-14:10

Thanks Fab for showing us these wonderful pieces ! As an "enamel slave", I love the

 
 By: GLau : June 16th, 2021-11:03
colorful enamel fish dials by Anita Porchet and the Swan dome clock !

I was hoping for a few more marquetry pieces but seems only one wrist watch is their capacity.....oh well at least

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : June 16th, 2021-13:31
It saves me the humiliation of being rejected for an allocation

Lucky those who can get one.

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : June 16th, 2021-14:13
All outstanding pieces. Hard to pick a favourite but the fish motives are both great.

Really pleased with Patek's new releases this year so far and the rare handicrafts have not disappointed in the least ...

 
 By: HobbyCentric : June 16th, 2021-15:08
The Sky Moon Toubillion is really gorgeous with the brown enamel dial, although with the extensive engraving all over, its a little too baroque for my liking. The new Ladies First Minute Repeater however really caught my eye. Its not just the flamme gem s... 

Thanks for sharing. I was not aware of the release.

 
 By: NautNut : June 16th, 2021-16:13
I put in my request. While highly unlikely, I have to try!

I requested 5 different ones. That ups my chances!

 
 By: NautNut : June 17th, 2021-22:28
I will let you know if I am so fortunate.

6002r has stolen my heart

 
 By: Horology_Ancienne : June 16th, 2021-17:49

Absolutely incredible ! ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : June 16th, 2021-19:21
Superb craftsmanship in these rare and historic crafts that PP are keeping alive.

Thanks for sharing, Fabrizio.

 
 By: Pretty Boy : June 16th, 2021-19:49
There are some amazing pieces in the new rare handcrafts collection. I would certainly be happy to see one of these on my wrist in the not so distant future. Best, V.

Many fantastic pieces, thank you, Fab for putting these up. I really enjoy and appreciate this part of Patek

 
 By: ChristianDK : June 16th, 2021-21:46
This is where they really set themselves apart from the competition. I feel, No one can beat Patek in this game of craftsmanship amd artistry.

Such beauty ! Always a treat to see rare handcrafts

 
 By: Time to watch : June 17th, 2021-05:39
Thank you FabR for posting these amazing pieces. So much to take in , 6002, 5374 as well as the enamel pieces. There are other brands that offer these types of pieces, but no one does it as well as Patek imho. It’s interesting to note that this production... 

Thanks for commenting, I can only agree this is Patek at its finest...Works of art that I always suggest to admire in the metal in order to fully appreciate them👍

 
 By: FabR : June 17th, 2021-09:11
You make a great point in that a watch collection should include at least one rare handcraft (though I’m also biased here)!😉🥂

Cool Watches!!!

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : June 17th, 2021-13:07
I know this is blasphemy but I am not the biggest fan of PP except for their artistic watches like these! Love these watches!

Except for not liking PP :D

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : June 17th, 2021-18:34
But i love horology and artistic craft combination, love them

I am not a fan of simplicity, I am a maxamlist but we shall see!

 
 By: Spencer Karrington : June 17th, 2021-21:10
My heart is def warming up to PP with these pieces and I use to not like Richard Mille but after the BonBon collection, I feel in love!

👍👍😉

 
 By: FabR : June 17th, 2021-21:25

Thank you for the information Fabrizio!

 
 By: Tchela1 : June 17th, 2021-13:34
You’re always on top of everything! Patek is really in their zone with these specialities! I’m mesmerized by the Roman Gardens… -Tim

Agreed 👍

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : June 18th, 2021-19:15

Was there last week and my jaw is still on the floor

 
 By: WH_ : June 23rd, 2021-20:03
Ciao Fabrizio, I visited the collection last Friday and I actually was thinking of you there, and how much you would be having a blast. The work was exceptional, especially the wood marquetry, NEXT LEVEL. Besides the panda and the falcon, there was a Gori... 

Thanks a lot my friend, glad you had such a great experience! For me it just wasn't feasible this year because of the restrictions, so I'm simply having to "enjoy" the Exhibit vicariously through the friends who were lucky to make it there! :-)

 
 By: FabR : June 23rd, 2021-22:18
I can hardly find more pleasure and satisfaction than in a watch which combines, so masterfully, the work of my favorite brand with that of the best living Rare Handcraft artists....these pieces are simply among the very best horology has to offer! Cheers...