製造商: Patek Philippe 年份: 1978 型號: 1155M 機芯編號: 11’151 錶殼號碼: 1’803’494 型號名稱: “L’aventure de la Voile” 材料: Gilt brass and cloisonné enamel 機芯: Photo-electric cell, cal. 33”’ 尺寸: 220mm overall height 簽名: Case, dial and movement signed 配件: Delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture for the present timepiece in 1978 and its subsequent date of sale on 27th May 1983.
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Fused with traditional Swiss artisanal craft and technical excellence, Patek Philippe Dome Clocks are celebrated and admired by many esteemed collectors since its initial introduction in the 1950s. With each dome clock uniquely composed by master artisans at the manufacturer, they often depict a special motif elaborated with various mediums, including enameling.
Named “L’aventure de la Voile”, the present Dome Clock displays a wonderful interpretation of a mystical tale of adventures at sea executed with the intricate technique of cloisonné enameling by acclaimed master enameller Elisabeth Perusset Lagger. Requiring a meticulous process of trial and error, the final result can only be achieved by the most skillful artisans of the craft. Referred as “clossons”, thin gold wiring are carefully sculpted to create an outline of the motif and soldered onto the gilt brass panel. Enamel powder is then applied to fill in the segments then treated inside a kiln with temperatures between 700 and 900 degree Celsius to achieve the vibrant colours portrayed.
Decorated with mystical ships with large white sails set against a dreamy backdrop of the great seas, the vibrant colours depicted in the scene including shades of green and blue topped with a warm orange glow featured on the dome, it immediately captivates the attention of the viewer. Taking a closer look, the impressive details and texture displayed is further enticing to witness. Perhaps a unique commission by the original owner, the story of the present Dome clock from 1978 will remain a mystery.
Offered in attractive overall condition and accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present example, collectors of fine timepieces will surely admire the fabulous sailing scene created by the celebrated master enameller Elisabeth Perusset Lagger.
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.