REF. 7040/250G-001, MOVEMENT NO. 5’178’055, CASE NO. 6’443’800, CIRCA 2022

We are delighted to have the opportunity to present this supremely elegant white gold and diamond minute repeater with handmade blue enamel dial. To the best of our knowledge, the present Grand Complication reference 7040/250G-001 is the first of its kind to be offered at international auction. An exceptional and exquisite Patek Philippe creation, it combines high complication with the finest precious artisan craft techniques and is considered a ‘Rare Handcrafts’ model. The epitome of luxury, the present watch is accompanied by a diamond-set buckle and the full set of accessories.

The white gold ‘Officer’ style case is set with 194 diamonds totalling 1.01 carats, set using a technique called ‘flamme’ whereby the diamonds are set in staggered rows to enhance the scintillation. The stunning translucent blue flinqué enamel dial features a hand-guilloched radial pattern, the minute repeating automatic movement with 22k gold micro-rotor has two classic gongs to transmit the superbly tuned repeating sound for which Patek Philippe have become famous, it is activated by the slide on the band and repeats the elapsed hours, quarter hours and minutes with remarkable acoustics.

Refined and contemporary, this reference 7040 is a showcase for the luxury and range of Patek Philippe’s timepieces.