Patek Philippe

Dome table clock with cloisonné enamel by Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe’s domed table clocks are among the most precious of all cloisonné enamel treasures. Each piece is unique, often designed to the specifications of its future owner. The individual elements of the depiction in opaque or translucent enamel are separated by gold-wire contours. The completion of an entire table clock of this kind requires 18 to 20 meters of fine gold wire. It is an extremely daunting task to enamel and fire curved surfaces. Only very few enamellists still consummately master this technique. Despite the difficulties involved, Patek Philippe’s enamel artists are capable of decorating the prominent curvature of the dome with cloisonné enamel.

Technical data

Movement:
Patek Philippe caliber 33
Quartz movement with 1.5-V battery (battery life 5 years)

Dial:
Gold-plated brass
12 painted Arabic numerals, black
Breguet-style hands

Dimensions:
Height: 21.5 cm
Diameter: 12.5 cm

Table clock with 3 side panels, 1 dome, and 4 cloisonné enamel dial appliqués

Special feature: Unique piece ■
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