Patek Philippe looked to the finest works of cubism, a major artistic movement of the early twentieth century, when conceiving this unique piece in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel.
Tracing the complex pattern of geometric forms that comprise this original creation required 13.5 m of gold wire (15 g) measuring only 0.15 x 0.6 mm in cross-section. To create his chromatic fireworks, also inspired by the cubist artists, the enameler worked with a palette of 51 transparent enamel colors, producing subtle effects of light, contrast and shading.
Each enameled plate called for 9 firings at a temperature of approximately 840°C. Breguet hands point to an hour circle adorned with black-enameled Breguet numerals. The dial center is hand-guilloched in a swirling pattern beneath blue enamel, through which the decoration may be seen.
This unique piece is powered by the caliber 17’’’ PEND mechanical movement rewound by an electric motor.
