
'Red Roses', Reference 1642M-001 | A Baccarat crystal and gold plated brass dome clock | Circa 2012
Auction Closed
December 5, 03:27 PM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: Baccarat crystal, gold paint
Calibre: cal. 33 quartz
Movement number: 21'819
Case: gold plated brass and Baccarat crystal
Case number: 1'804'912
Size: 126 mm diameter x 220 mm high
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, leather bifold with product literature, leather binder with watch information and presentation box
When the name ‘Patek Phillipe’ arises in conversation, one would typically picture their artisanal wristwatches or pocket watches. For rarer models like dome clocks, the paradigm is the ones adorned with cloisonné enamel paintings.
Yet, this dome clock is a member of the Rare Handcraft collection that evokes a slightly different tone, one of pure glamour and elegance.
Made in collaboration with the French fine Crystal glassmaker, Baccarat, this timepiece’s construction is heavily inspired by nature and the queen of the flowers. Each pink-colored crystal of the timepiece is individually cut and imbued with attention and detail, carved rose for the main body and around the dial, while the dome is treated as a superb single rose flower. The dial has a superb railtrack with an arabesque inspiration and the openwork hands bring the final touch of sophistication. The clock rest on a transparent and finelly carved base.
Most of the Patek Philippe and Baccarat clock measure 160mm. This present lot however is 220mm high, imposing itself as a most importance creation of this highly exclusive production.
While both Patek Phillipe and Baccarat are leaders in their own respective fields, this timepiece marks an incredibly rare amalgamation of both worlds, making this piece an exceptionally exclusive showcase of both fine crystal making and technical watchmaking.