Patek Philippe La Flamme 4818/11 'Ladies' Yellow Gold Diamonds Blue Sapphires Quartz

The Patek Philippe La Flamme Ref. 4818/11 in yellow gold with diamonds, blue sapphires, and a quartz movement is a quintessential example of the maison’s high-jewelry artistry for women—an opulent, sculptural creation that blends gem-setting, goldwork, and elegance into a single flowing form. Designed around the signature “flame” bracelet, the watch embraces organic curves and tapering shapes that give it a sense of movement even at rest. The yellow-gold case sparkles with round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds across its bezel and lugs, establishing a radiant frame for the dial. At the heart of the watch, the dial is fully pavé-set with diamonds, creating a seamless field of brilliance that reinforces the jewelry-first design language of the La Flamme family.

Blue sapphires serve as vivid accents throughout the composition. Four sapphires mark the quarter hours—at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock—standing out against the diamond pavé dial with crisp, deliberate contrast. Additional sapphires sit where the bracelet meets the case, visually linking the structure of the watch to its flowing gold bracelet. Most distinctive are the two larger blue sapphires positioned beneath the 6 o’clock and above the 12 o’clock ends of the case, framing the watch like gemstone anchors and emphasizing the sculptural integration of case and bracelet. These design cues highlight Patek Philippe’s mastery in combining precious stones with functional forms in a way that feels both ornamental and harmonious.

The integrated “flame” bracelet continues the jeweled theme, crafted in yellow gold with its graceful, flame-like links pavé-set with diamonds. It drapes fluidly on the wrist, functioning far more like high jewelry than a traditional watch bracelet. Powered by a slim quartz movement that maintains an elegant profile, the Ref. 4818/11 is designed for wearers who value precision and ease alongside luxury and artistry. For collectors, this La Flamme model represents one of Patek Philippe’s most expressive ladies’ jewelry watches—an exquisite blend of diamonds, sapphires, and gold, united by bold sculptural design and the brand’s unmistakable attention to detail.