Produced in honor of the last Year of the Snake in 2013, this special Ref. 5077 highlights Patek Philippe’s esteemed work in handcrafts – wood marquetry, to be exact. This decorative technique is a highly skilled art form where intricate designs are formed by cutting, fitting, and adhering thin pieces of wood veneer together. Through the use of different colors, texture, and precision placement, a detailed image can be formed, such as that of a serpent hanging from a branch. Sold at #SothebysHongKong in 2024 for $825,500 HKD, there’s at least one wrist out there celebrating the Lunar New Year in style. #SothebysWatches #PatekPhilippe