JEWELLERY & WATCHES
The design of the t yrannosaurus , which appears to be peeking through a porthole , stands out against the cover and involves a combination of several demanding skills . The head and scales are made in leather mosaic : thousands of finely handcut multicoloured leather fragments are applied one by one to faithfully reproduce the original pattern . The domed eye of the dinosaur , visible on both sides of the cover , is made of cabochon-cut Grand Feu enamel . Finally , the jaw and tongue are crafted in leather marquetr y : f ine tesserae are cut from various coloured leathers , previously thinned to just 0.5 mm , before being juxtaposed on the enamel base . Setting the f inal touch to this miniaturised leather artwork , a matt green alligator leather cordstrap is secured to the rectangular stirrup and accentuates the overall design .
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MOVEMENT Manufacture Hermès H1924 movement Mechanical self-winding movement , crafted in Switzerland Diameter : 30mm Thickness : 8.89mm Power reserve : 90 hours Frequency : 21,600 vph ( 3Hz ) Functions : Hours , minutes , minute repeater , flying tourbillon
CASE Shape / size : Round , 48 mm in diameter Material : White gold case and cover Watch glass : Anti-glare sapphire crystal and caseback Caseback engraved with the inscription “ Pièce unique ” Water resistance : 3 bar
DIAL White enamel on a white gold base
COVER “ Aaaaargh ” marquetry and leather mosaic motif . Grand Feu enamel eye
LEATHER CORD-STRAP Medium - green alligator leather
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