
Property of an Important West Coast Collector
Reference 5077P-059 Rare Handcrafts 'Indien d'Amérique à Cheval' | A limited edition platinum wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Circa 2010
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: cloisonné enamel dial depicting an American Indian of the Great Plains on horseback
Caliber: cal. 240/119 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 5'532'019
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'455'124
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on December 2nd 2010, factory packaging and hangtag
The Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts ref. 5077P-059 “Indien d’Amérique à Cheval” is an exquisite example of the manufacture’s extraordinary mastery of decorative arts, mixing exceptional miniature enamel craftsmanship with the timeless elegance of the Calatrava case. Part of Patek Philippe’s celebrated Rare Handcrafts collection of 2010, the reference transforms the wristwatch into a true 'objet d’art', showcasing the brand’s commitment to preserving centuries-old artisanal techniques that have become increasingly rare within modern watchmaking.
The dial depicts a Native American horseman rendered in Grand Feu cloisonné enamel, executed with remarkable depth, color, and precision. Created through the painstaking application of delicate gold wires and successive firings at extremely high temperatures, the scene demonstrates the extraordinary technical skill required to achieve such subtle tonal variation and intricate detail on a miniature scale. The richly colored landscape and dynamic composition evoke the romanticism of the American frontier while simultaneously highlighting the extraordinary patience and artistry of Patek Philippe’s master enamellers.
Housed in a 38mm platinum Calatrava case, the watch allows the enamel dial to remain the undisputed focal point of the composition. Produced in extremely limited numbers and rarely appearing publicly, the ref. 5077P-059 stands among the most collectible and visually compelling creations from Patek Philippe’s modern Rare Handcrafts series.