HAUT ARTISANAT – RARE CRAFTSMANSHIP

The rare handicrafts on display at the Salon du Rhone, for which the manufactory is perhaps the only company still worthy of the pre-industrial term, are always worth a visit. From April 6 to 23, it’s that time again! Almost sixty Rare Handcrafts creations will be on display this time. The collection impressively demonstrates the wide variety of handicraft skills and the imaginative inspiration of the manufactory. Visitors will even have the opportunity to look over the shoulders of the artisans as they practise their traditional skills.

Patek Philippe has always been committed to preserving the craftsmanship that has adorned timepieces for almost five hundred years. Every year, the manufacture unveils a new collection of unique pieces and limited editions. This also applies to the 2022 collection, which comprises 59 exhibits, including 15 dome pendulettes, 9 mini dome pendulettes, 10 pocket watches and 25 wristwatches. Each exhibit is decorated with different craft techniques. These include techniques such as ‘Grand Feu Cloisonné enamel’, the Geneva specialty of miniature painting on enamel, engraving and guilloché by hand, pailloné enamel and the unique watchmaking arts of micro-wood marquetry and Longwy enamel on faience.