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"Crystal Amber", Reference 10008M-001 | A Baccarat crystal dome clock, Circa 2020 | 百達翡麗 | "Crystal Amber" 型號10008M-001 | Baccarat 水晶座鐘,約2020年製
Auction Closed
April 5, 05:47 AM GMT
Estimate
900,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
"Crystal Amber", Reference 10008M-001
A Baccarat crystal dome clock, Circa 2020
百達翡麗
"Crystal Amber" 型號10008M-001
Baccarat 水晶座鐘,約2020年製
Dial: Baccarat crystal
Calibre: quartz
Movement number: 7'079'556
Case: metal work and Baccarat crystal
Case number: 1'805'518
Size: 100 mm diameter x 160 mm high
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, product literature, instruction manual, leather portfolio and presentation box
附帶證書、腕錶文獻、說明書、皮製檔案夾及盒子
Speaking of Rare Handcrafts in Patek Philippe, normally you would picture their signature enamelled pocket watches or wristwatches. For dome clocks, it would be those crafted with cloisonné enamel paintings. The current clock however, presents a different perspective of what the Rare Handcrafts collection could be.
Showcasing exceptional artisanship, the clock is made in collaboration with Baccarat, the finest crystal glassmaker in France. Inspired by chandeliers made by the French firm, the amber-coloured crystals were cut differently to fit onto the case - beveled diamond-cut for the body and rosettes for the dome and dial centre. Each clock requires up to 40 hours of engraving work from a recipient of the title "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" representing the finest French craftsmen.
Whilst both Patek Philippe and Baccarat have the reputation to manufacture the best products in the industry, the partnership made the collection even rarer. As dome table clocks are quintessential Patek Philippe timepieces, this provides a great opportunity for clock aficionados and collectors to acquire one of the best Rare Handcrafts ever made.