5738/50R-010

River of lava This limited edition of fifteen watches in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel depicts Mount Etna, the famous Sicilian volcano, the most active in Europe and the highest peaking at 3,324 metres. To trace the outlines of the volcanic massif, the enameller laid down about 9.4 cm of gold wire (~0.05 g). He then applied transparent and opaque enamels in 6 colors, skillfully conveying all the tremendous force of the eruption. Gold leaf embedded beneath translucent enamel, according to the technique of paillonné enameling, intensified the realism of the scene, rendering incandescent the river of lava expelled from the crater. Finally, he introduced miniature painting on enamel in 5 colors to bring out in detail the blazing slopes of the volcano and the cloud of ash rising into the starry sky. Each dial required 10 firings at a temperature of 770°C. The rose-gold case is endowed with harmonious proportions inspired by the ancient golden section. Its solid case back bears a stylized engraving of the volcano together with its name. 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 dark chestnut is secured by a prong buckle in rose gold reflecting the elliptical shape of the case.