5738/50G-047

An elegant migratory bird The decoration on this limited edition of ten watches with a dial in wood marquetry features a fine portrait of a Northern Pintail: a migratory bird commonly found in Europe, Asia and the American continent and abundantly portrayed by the artists of ancient Egypt. The marquetry-maker captured with extreme precision the streamlined plumage, the keen glance and the gracefulness of the bird, which stands out on a background in nuances of vert d’eau (watery green). To do honor to its noble elegance, he cut out and assembled 161 veneer parts and 25 tiny inlays, together spanning a palette of 45 species of wood in delicate colors with different textures and veining. The white-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 white gold. This watch houses a caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement. The alligator leather strap in shiny olive green is endowed with a prong buckle in white gold reflecting the elliptical shape of the case.