Patek Philippe

The Patek Philippe reference 5078 has always been a dream for minute repeater collectors. Free from other complications, the focus of the watch is the perfect symphony by the hammers and gongs showcased on the display back. The 38 mm platinum case was flawlessly designed for the world’s most beautiful chime, simple yet elegant, it is also perfect for any wrist sizes.

Apart from the painstaking manufacturing process for the movement, the enamel dial on the other hand has the same grueling procedures. Patek Philippe has the practice of using enamel dials in important references such as the current reference 5078. Extreme care and craftsmanship are needed to maintain the highest standard as they are extremely difficult to produce given there are high chances that the dial would crack during the heating process.

It is always a celebration whenever a unique Grand Complication Patek Philippe comes to the market. As the earlier reference 5078 are always seen with Roman numerals, the present piece is fitted with unusual Breguet numeral indexes which were purposely blackened as mentioned in the Certificate of Origin for a striking visual sensation.

Reserved for the most important clients of Patek Philippe by request, renowned collectors like Eric Clapton happened to be one of the lucky individuals to receive multiple commissioned pieces from the manufacturer. What is more important is that the present owner treated the watch as a piece of artwork and did not wear it at all except chiming the minute repeater occasionally. Remaining in supreme and like-new condition, it is an one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire such a unique Grand Complication timepiece from Patek Philippe.