Patek Philippe Calatrava Lakeside Scenes 5089 Ref. 5089G-019

The decoration of these four limited edition wristwatches was inspired by old postcards of Lake Geneva with its traditional barques. Each dial required up to 166 pieces of wood and 45 incrustations of 15 to 30 different species of wood, each of which was cut to shape, and assembled on a plate of solid gold. White gold. Diameter: 38.6 mm. Caliber 240. Ultra-thin self-winding movement. Sapphire-crystal back protected by a hinged dust cover engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 175e Anniversaire 1839-2014”. Limited edition. These watches are not delivered in the anniversary box, do not feature the anniversary deployant clasp and do not come with the commemorative coin. 5089G-019 “Old Lake Geneva barque with view of the Alps” Postcard published in the early 20th century, from the Musée du Léman in Nyon: Jullien frères, Geneva, negative no. 1778B, b/w collotype, before 1904.