Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Patek Philippe – Rare Handcrafts Pictures in Relief Gold Edition



















Patek PhilippeRare Handcrafts Pictures in Relief Self-winding Gold Limited Edition

The Contemporary Collection
Pictures in Relief

As heir to Geneva’s great watchmaking tradition, Patek Philippe perpetuates all the skills that have long played a role in the decoration of timepieces. Every year, the manufacture presents a range of creations produced as one of a kind or as limited editions, reflecting extremely diverse sources of inspiration. With pieces comprising wristwatches, pocket watches and dome table clocks, the Patek Philippe contemporary collection shines the spotlight on a wide variety of rare decorative handcrafts.

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BIRDS AND CLOUDS

Calatrava wristwatch with dial decorated with hand-executed guilloché work and gold applied ornaments. The decoration on the dial of this limited edition combines a sunburst radiating from 6 o’clock, hand-guilloched in the white gold and coated in blue lacquer, with white-gold applied clouds and yellow-gold applied birds.

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With these delicate ornaments, crafted by hand and fixed to the surface, the dial becomes a true picture in relief with its play of light and shade. A hand-engraved feather motif adorns the rose-gold Dauphine hands.

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Twelve diamonds (~0.06 ct) set in white-gold chatons form the hour circle. The bezel and lugs are adorned with 113 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~0.8 ct) and the buckle sparkles with 29 diamonds (~0.22 ct).


FOUR-LEAF CLOVER

Calatrava wristwatch with dial decorated with hand-executed guilloché work and gold applied ornaments. The decoration on the dial of this limited edition combines a pattern of criss-crossing waves hand-guilloched in the white gold and coated in pale-green lacquer with white-gold applied ornaments in the shape of four-leaf clover.

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With these delicate lucky charms, crafted by hand and then fixed to the surface, the dial becomes a true picture in relief with its play of light and shade. A hand-engraved heart motif adorns the white-gold Dauphine hands.

FLORAL SCROLLS

Crafted by hand and fixed to the surface, the scrolls become part of a true picture in relief with its play of light and shade.

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A hand-engraved arabesque motif adorns the rose-gold Dauphine hands. Twelve diamonds (~0.06 ct) set in rose-gold chatons form the hour circle. The bezel and lugs are set with 113 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~0.8 ct) and the buckle sparkles with 29 diamonds (~0.22 ct).

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Housed in a white-gold and rose-gold case, the caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement may be admired through the sapphire-crystal back. 2018.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collections: Rare Handcrafts

Model: Woman - Rare Handcrafts Pictures in Relief Self-winding

Reference: Pictures in Relief

Ref.  5077/101G-010 - BIRDS AND CLOUDS - Pale cornflower blue

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Ref.  5077/101G-001 - FOUR-LEAF CLOVER - Pastel Green

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 Ref.  5077/101G-001 - FLORAL SCROLLS - Pink

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Case:
Gold
  • 18K white gold 
  • 5N rose gold
Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back.
Case is humidity and dust protected only (not water resistant).
Dimensions:
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 15.11 mm
Dial:
Hand-guilloché 
White-gold applied clouds
Yellow-gold applied birds
Hand-executed guilloché work and gold applied ornaments.
Hand-engraved feather motif adorns the gold Dauphine hands
Dimensions:
Twelve diamonds (~0.06 ct) set in white-gold chatons form the hour circle.
The bezel and lugs are adorned with 113 brilliant-cut
Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~0.8 ct) and the buckle sparkles with 29 diamonds (~0.22 ct).
Movement:
Caliber 240
Ultra-thin self-winding movement
Diameter: 27.5 mm. Height: 2.53 mm. 

Parts: 161. Bridges: 6. Jewels: 27.
Power reserve:
Min. 48 hours.
22K gold off-center mini-rotor.
Balance: Gyromax®. 

Vibrations/hour: 21 600 (3 Hz).
Balance spring: Spiromax®.
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal. Patent: CH 595 653.

Strap
Hand-stitched alligator strap with prong buckle in gold.
Buckle sparkles with 29 diamonds (~0.22 ct).


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Monday, December 10, 2018

De Bethune – Shanghai Watch Festival


















De Bethune At The Shanghai Watch Festival !

On the occasion of participating at the Shanghai Watch Festival, De Bethune announces it will strengthen its presence in mainland China to better respond to the interest shown by local collectors.

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To mark the event, the brand were present in Shanghai with an exhibit of its timepieces, including the famous DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon, which just recently was awarded Best Chronometer at this year’s Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève.

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Each passing month is synonymous with international expansion for De Bethune. After reinforcing its presence in the US with new partners in September and bringing the brand to Mexico in October, De Bethune today proudly announces it is strengthening its presence in mainland China to better address the demand from collectors in this country.

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It is on the occasion of the Shanghai Watch Festival, that was held on 8 and 9 December 2018, that De Bethune engaged Chinese collectors and aficionados of contemporary high watchmaking with an important exhibit of its iconic timekeepers.

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The Shanghai Watch Festival is a new must-attend event initiated by collectors for collectors in the spirit of promoting High Horology, in particular the independent “maisons,” by creating a special space at the heart of the city for those who share a passion for high watchmaking to meet and exchange views.

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Heading the event’s organization is a friend and client of De Bethune, Kelvin Sa, who conceived the event foremost with Chinese connoisseurs in mind who can now come together and discover the latest innovations in a venue that is more like a club than a salon: the 5th floor of the Shanghai History Museum, formerly the Shanghai Jockey Club.

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Pierre Jacques, CEO of De Bethune said: “There is no more fitting event or better venue to set the stage for De Bethune’s first steps into China. It’s thanks to our friend Kelvin Sa, a discerning collector, client of De Bethune and main initiator of the Shanghai Watch Festival, that we had the idea of organizing this exhibit of key timepieces with him at the heart of Shanghai. This event coincides perfectly with the strengthening of our presence in the country to better respond to the interest of collectors here.”

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All of this year’s new models, such as the DB28 Steel Wheels, the DB28 Kind of Blue, and the famous DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon, which has a more classic vibe with its firmament of blued titanium and milky way of 24-carat gold dust – and was just recently awarded Best Chronometer at the 2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève – were exhibited for the occasion.

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De Bethune is also present in Hong Kong with longstanding partners MELB Asia at the prestigious Lavish Attic boutique.

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