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Property of an Important West Coast Collector

Patek Philippe

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.