Description

The present watch is the Patek Philippe Celestial reference 6104/13P-010, an extraordinary high-jewellery interpretation of one of the manufacture’s most poetic and technically fascinating complications. By combining the astronomical spectacle of the Celestial with the vibrant brilliance of baguette-cut emeralds, Patek Philippe has transformed an already remarkable grand complication into a watch of exceptional rarity, elegance, and visual drama.

Crafted in platinum, the 44 mm case provides an imposing yet refined setting for the Celestial’s complex display. Its bezel is set with 38 baguette-cut emeralds, while the platinum fold-over clasp is further adorned with 22 baguette-cut emeralds, for a total of 60 emeralds weighing 3.92 carats. As a discreet signature of Patek Philippe’s platinum watches, a brilliant-cut diamond is set into the case at 6 o’clock. Measuring 11.33 mm thick and fitted with a sapphire crystal caseback, the watch offers a commanding presence while preserving the elegance expected of the manufacture’s grand complications.

The dial is nothing short of mesmerizing. Against a deep celestial backdrop, it displays the exact configuration of the night sky in the northern hemisphere, together with the apparent movement of the stars, the orbit and phases of the Moon, and the time of meridian passage of Sirius and the Moon. An ellipse printed on the underside of the sapphire crystal frames the portion of the sky visible from Geneva and cities situated at the same latitude, emphasizing the astronomical precision of the complication. White gold skeletonized leaf-shaped hands indicate the hours and minutes of mean solar time, floating elegantly above this miniature cosmic theatre.

Powering the watch is the celebrated self-winding Calibre 240 LU CL C, an exquisitely refined movement renowned for its slimness and technical sophistication. Equipped with a 22K gold off-center mini-rotor, the calibre drives an extraordinary array of indications including sky chart, date by hand, meridian, angular motion of the Moon, and moon phases, while maintaining a remarkably elegant profile. Composed of 305 parts and 45 jewels, it beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 38 to 48 hours. The movement bears the Patek Philippe Seal, a mark of the brand’s uncompromising standards of precision and finishing.

Fitted with a shiny navy blue alligator leather strap and matching platinum clasp set with emeralds, the 6104/13P-010 is a watch that transcends traditional categories. It is at once an astronomical instrument, a grand complication, and a masterpiece of jewellery craftsmanship. Rare, spectacular, and deeply poetic, this emerald-set Celestial stands among the most enchanting and luxurious creations in contemporary haute horlogerie.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.