Patek Philippe Calatrava 5077P-089

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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 2014
Case Size: 38mm
Case Material: Platinum
Dial Color: Golden
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Location: United States
Description

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5077P-089 Pheasant Feathers Cloisonne Dial

Released in 1932 and named after the cross that the Calatrava Knights paraded around Spain and Portugal during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Patek Philippe Calatrava was released as a simple timepiece with broad appeal that would help secure Patek Philippe's finances following Jean and Charles Henri Stern's investment in the brand in the same year. Designed with a strict Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic in mind, the Calatrava used, and continues to use, simplicity as its means of establishing intrigue around the craftsmanship required to construct such a stunning timepiece. However, not all members of the Calatrava family are born equal, and members of the Rare Handcrafts collection are a testament to that fact, with the ref. 5077P that we have here the perfect example of that. Boasting a completely polished 38mm case and automatic cal. 240 movement, this example’s piece de resistance is its incredible cloisonne enamel dial that has been meticulously created by an artisan to resemble the feathers of a pheasant with hues of blue, green, black and gold combining to create a stunning image that celebrates the wonderful talents that Patek Philippe’s artisans command over their art. Created using thin gold wires to create the image on a gold dial plate before the partitions ("cloisons" in French) are filled with colored enamel powder and then fired in a furnace at around 1000 degrees Celsius to melt the powder and create a glassy image that is then polished, the ref. 5077P-089’s dial is an example in the lengths watchmakers will go to create a piece of art. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 38mm Model : Calatrava Rare Handcrafts Movement : Automatic cal. 240 Reference : 5077P-089 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : 2014 Condition : Near-Mint Material : Platinum Included : Watch, box and papers Dial Color : Green, blue, and gold (cloisonne enamel) THE DIAL Made from cloisonne enamel, the ref. 5077P's dial resembles a pheasant feathers with its hues of green, blue, gold, and black combining to create a truly spectacular marvel of horological craftsmanship. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting a relatively understated 38mm platinum construction, the ref. 5077P has clearly been designed so that the majority of its attention goes to its dial. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

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