The Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition has returned for its sixth edition, opening this time in the cultural city of Tokyo, Japan. Here are the highlights.
The date Jun 10 holds special significance for Japan – it marks the anniversary of time, also known as Toki no Kinenbi, or “Time Day” to locals. According to Japanese history, the first water clock was introduced for use in the country on June 10, 671. And in 1920, Time Day was officially established as a day to remind the Japanese of the importance of time.
More than 500 timepieces and objects are showcased, including 190 pieces belonging to the Patek Philippe Museum. Visitors also have a chance to meet and speak with Patek Philippe master watchmakers and artisans, including renowned enamel artist Anita Porchet, who will carry out demonstrations. The Shizouka and Mount Fuji pocket watch is another stunning creation. The watch was created through a mixture of techniques – the tea plantations were created in cloisonne enamel, while the sky is illuminated by a hand-guilloched sunburst beneath translucent enamel. Hand-executed relief engraving was used for the mountain and the train.
centre hand in glass with a red tip. The name “Tokyo” appears in red on the city disk. On the 24-hour
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