10 Things to Know About the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime
Last year marked Patek Philippe's 175th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than with a series of limited-edition timepieces? Why not include the most complicated wristwatch Patek Philippe has ever created? That's just what they did. Here are ten things you need to know about it. 1. This timepiece �C the Grandmaster Chime, Ref. 5175, represents a remarkable effort. More than 100,000 hours over eight years were devoted to development, production, and assembly. The movement alone required 60,000 hours to perfect.The Grandmaster Chime is the most complicated wristwatch Patek Philippe has ever created. 2. The Grandmaster Chime is the first double-face wristwatch presented by Patek Philippe that can be worn with either dial facing up. The case, elaborately engraved in 18k rose gold, measures 47.4 mm in diameter and 16.1 mm in height. The central portion of the case rotates on an axis running from 12 to 6 o'clock. A patented reversing mechanism locks the case firmly in the des

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