Description

Best known for their Grand Complications watches Patek Philippe masters the “Haute Horlogerie” and are arguably the best in the industry.
In 1989, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the manufacture, Patek Philippe developed what is one of the most complicated portable timepiece in the world: the Calibre 89 with 33 complications but half a century ago in 1932 they had built the “Henry Graves Supercomplication” which had at that time 24 complications, including Westminster chimes, a perpetual calendar, sunrise and sunset times, and a celestial map of New York as seen from Graves’s apartment on Fifth Avenue.
For decades they did held the title of the most complicated watches built. Mastering their craft they perpetuated the skills and traditions to deliver in their current collection pieces of the highest quality.

The present reference is the Patek Philippe Minute Repeater 5374G-001, it features a minute repeater complication, which chimes the time in hours, quarters, and minutes when activated. The watch is part of Patek Philippe’s Grand Complications collection and is known for its exceptional craftsmanship and complexity.

The 5374G-001 has a 42mm case made of 18k white gold and features a sapphire crystal caseback that allows you to see the intricate movement of the watch. The dial is blue and features white gold applied Breguet numerals. The watch also has a perpetual calendar complication that displays the day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase.

The movement of the watch is the caliber R 27 Q, which has 467 individual parts and is hand-finished to Patek Philippe’s high standards. The minute repeater mechanism is activated by a slide on the side of the case and uses hammers and gongs to chime the time in a clear and melodious tone.

Overall, the Patek Philippe Minute Repeater 5374G-001 is a masterpiece of haute horlogerie that showcases the brand’s commitment to excellence in both design and engineering. It is a highly sought-after watch by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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.