5738/50R-027

Endless perspectives This limited edition of five wristwatches in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel pays tribute to the Palace of Venaria, the former residence of the Royal House of Savoy, built in 1675. In particular it features the magnificent perspective of the 80-meters long Galleria Grande. Tracing the outlines of the tiled floor, the sculptures in their niches and the colonnade called for about 1.2 m of gold wire (~0.81 g). To bring out all the details of the architecture, the enameller then worked with a palette of transparent, opaque and opalescent enamels in 20 colors. Miniature painting on enamel conjured up the effect of veined black marble for the pavement, in a striking example of hyperrealism. Each dial underwent about 12 firings at temperatures exceeding 800°C. The rose-gold case contains a solid case back and harmonious proportions inspired by the ancient golden section. The hours and minutes are displayed by cheveu-style hands, stamped in rose gold. This watch houses a caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement. The alligator leather strap in shiny pearl gray is secured by a prong buckle in rose gold reflecting the elliptical shape of the case.