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Patek Philippe Unveils “Rare Handcrafts 2025” Collection in Geneva

  • July 31, 2025
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Patek Philippe welcomes collectors and connoisseurs alike to its historic Geneva Salons to experience the “Rare Handcrafts 2025” exhibition. Showcasing 78 newly unveiled creations, the display brings together dome clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches, each a masterclass in decorative horology. Running from April 5 to 26, the event offers not only a viewing of the intricate timepieces but also rare live demonstrations by artisan engravers, enamellers, and marquetry experts, illuminating the remarkable skill behind each creation.

At the heart of the collection lies a tribute to time-honoured decorative techniques, from Grand Feu cloisonné and paillonné enamel to hand engraving and flinqué enameling. For the first time, wood micromarquetry graces a dome clock, and “mixed techniques” emerge as a defining theme—marrying disciplines like cloisonné enamel with miniature painting or grisaille enamel with hand engraving. The results are both technically astounding and visually captivating, reaffirming Patek Philippe’s dedication to the preservation and advancement of Genevan craftsmanship.

Themed areas of the exhibition immerse visitors in diverse worlds. One gallery features twelve Calatrava wristwatches inspired by the signs of the zodiac, grouped according to the classical elements—earth, fire, air, and water. Their bezels shine with hobnail guilloché while the dials dazzle with layered enameling techniques, blending ancient motifs with modern aesthetics. Each sign is represented by just two watches, making these pieces exceptionally rare.

A second area celebrates nature’s boundless beauty. Birds take centre stage on Golden Ellipse and Calatrava references, rendered through cloisonné enamel and wood marquetry, while wildflowers bloom across dome clocks in vibrant Longwy and Fauré enamels. The Amazon Rainforest dome clock alone uses 17.46 metres of gold wire and 59 colours of enamel, creating a visual spectacle of biodiversity and artisanal precision.

Elsewhere, visitors can journey through human achievement in the arts, literature, and architecture. One standout is the dome table clock “Geneva Harbor,” the first to feature wood marquetry, incorporating over 2,100 pieces of veneer. Meanwhile, miniature enamel paintings reinterpret classic artworks, such as Canaletto’s “Rialto Bridge” and a still life from 17th-century Dutch masters. References to Jules Verne and Cervantes further enrich the literary dimension, bringing to life scenes from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Don Quixote with exquisite enamel detailing.

Among the more playful interpretations are watches celebrating jazz, swing, and vintage funfairs, while a dazzling new desk clock with a perpetual and weekly calendar introduces flinqué enamel panels and a sterling silver cabinet into the Patek Philippe lineage. Wine lovers will also delight in timepieces dedicated to vineyards and French terroirs, with hand-engraved sapphire crystals and color palettes echoing the spectrum of white, rosé, and red wines.

Complementing the viewing experience are live artisan demonstrations, as master craftspersons reveal the intricate, often centuries-old techniques behind each creation. From hand-engraved cases to enamel painting with microscopic brushes, the exhibition becomes a theatre of artistry and passion.

Free and open to the public with prior online registration, the “Rare Handcrafts 2025” exhibition not only showcases exquisite horological craftsmanship but also invites reflection on time itself—its passage, preservation, and beauty when captured through the lens of human artistry.

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