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The art of enameling
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5738/50G-041
Blue Peacock
Golden Ellipse wristwatch with dial in cloisonné enamel and hand-engraving
5738/50G-041
Blue Peacock
Nuptial wheel
This limited edition of ten watches in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel presents a blue peacock, a symbol of grace and beauty famous for its wheel, or display of its train feathers, during the nuptial dance.
To reproduce the outlines of the feathers and the eyespots (ocelli), the enameller laid down about 69.4 cm of gold wire (~0.47 g). For the wealth of detail required on this complex composition, he then assembled a palette of 30 enamel colors, mainly transparent, but with some opaque or semi-opaque. Hand-engraving conjured up the iridescent reflections in the plumage and emphasized the sense of movement. Each dial underwent from 11 to 12 firings at temperatures ranging from 800°C to 850°C.
The white-gold Golden Ellipse 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 white gold. This iconic watch houses a caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement.
The alligator leather strap in shiny green is endowed with a prong buckle in white gold reflecting the elliptical shape of the case.
Limited Series
Technical characteristics
White gold. Dimensions: 34.5 x 39.5 mm. Thickness: 6.58 mm. Humidity- and dust-protected only (not water-resistant). Solid case back.
Alligator leather with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny bottle green. White gold prong buckle.
240
Self-winding
Ultra-thin
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Thickness: 2.53 mm. Number of parts: 152. Number of jewels: 27. Power reserve: min. 48 hours. Winding rotor: 22K gold off-center minirotor. Balance: Gyromax®. Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations/hour (3 Hz). Balance spring: Spiromax®. Distinctive sign: Patek Philippe Seal.
Artisans of Time
The art of engraving
The delicate art of hand-engraving enables refined decorations to emerge from the metal by playing with light, and highlights our micro-marquetry or enamel work.