PATEK PHILIPPE

It was the fascinating sight of fish twisting and turning in a graceful aquatic ballet that inspired the decoration on a trio of limited editions – named School of Fish – featuring Grand Feu cloisonné enamel dials. Creating the contours of the composition for each piece required 50cm of 24k yellow gold wire measuring a mere 0.05mm by 0.4mm in cross-section. The play of colours and glinting surfaces called for a palette of 15 to 21 shades of transparent, opaque and opalescent enamel. The dials were then put through 12 to 15 firings at a temperature of about 800 degrees Celsius. For the final touch, this Calatrava Ref. 5077/100R049 in rose gold boasts a bezel and lugs set with 113 brilliant-cut Top Wesselton Pure diamonds that frame the vibrant aquatic-themed artwork perfecly.