Mount Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, and Patek Philippe's choice of it continues a pattern in the Rare Handcrafts programme of taking real, named places rather than generic landscapes. That matters to the work: the enameller is reproducing a recognisable silhouette, so proportion and profile are fixed rather than free. Yellow gold is the warmest of the metals the Manufacture uses for the Golden Ellipse and it suits a subject built on heat, which is unlikely to be coincidental.The yellow gold case measures 34.5 mm in the elongated ellipse, with no bezel work to intrude on the scene. The mountain is executed in cloisonné enamel over gold, the wires establishing the cone, the plume and the surrounding terrain before firing. A self-winding movement drives hours and minutes only. Alligator strap. The Manufacture does not repeat a Rare Handcrafts motif across production years, so this execution of Merapi stands on its own rather than as part of a running series.This exceptional piece is not currently in stock due to its rarity on the market. Please register your interest, and our sourcing team will leverage our global network of collectors and trusted partners to pursue one on your behalf.