Patek Philippe - 5077/100R-037

Calatrava 5077R Tropical Plants / Strelitzias

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Description

Calatrava wristwatch with cloisonne enamel dial.

A tropical plant in glowing colors graces the dial of this limited edition (number of pieces unknown) in Grand Feu cloisonne enamel.

Depicting the flame-like blooms of the ?¡ãStrelitzias?¡À or ?¡ãbirds of paradise?¡À, required 72 cm of gold wire measuring 0.1 x 0.4 mm in cross-section, opaque, semi-opaque and transparent enamels in 24 colors, and 9 firings at temperatures ranging from 800?aC to 820?aC. The bezel and lugs are set with 113 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds (~0.8 ct) and the buckle sparkles with 29 diamonds (~0.22 ct).

Housed in a rose-gold case, the caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement may be admired through the sapphire-crystal back.

Movement

More watches using the Patek Philippe 240 caliber