In the leadup to the annual Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva this week—the horological world’s largest trade show—much ado has been made about which timepieces Patek Philippe will release. But outside the hallowed halls of the sprawling Palexpo convention center, Patek Philippe also hosts an event for its Rare Handcrafts at its museum in the city center. The pieces revealed here are the fruit of the handcraftsmanship that its métiers d’art artisans execute each year in stunning detail. This year, from April 5 to 26, the watchmaker will unveil 78 pieces, including 23 of its instantly recognizable domed table clocks, one desk clock, 10 pocket watches, and 44 Calatrava and Gold Ellipse wristwatches. The revered Swiss watchmaker has offered a peek at just two of the one-of-a-kind and limited-edition creations that will debut at its Geneva salon next month. A reference 5738/50J-011 “Yellow-Crested Cockatoo” Golden Ellipse wristwatch and a reference 2019M-001 “Skiing in Days Gone..
