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拍品专文
This breathtakingly beautiful pink gold Grand Complication minute repeater reference 7000R-001 was introduced at Baselworld in 2011 and in production until 2017. Very few examples were made and to the best of our knowledge, fewer than 5 examples have so far been offered at international auction. The 7000R-001 combines the disciplines of the finest high mechanical complication with the sublime classic pared-down styling of Patek Philippe’s ‘Officier’ style case and gorgeous silvery grene dial with pink gold Breguet numerals.
Reference 7000R-001 is a very special Grand Complication collection piece, a minute repeater that is a masterwork of the watchmaker’s art. The 33.7 mm. diameter rose gold case is made in the timelessly elegant ‘Officier’ style, featuring a sapphire crystal display back allowing the intricacies of the incredibly complicated movement to be admired. The movement is the minute repeater automatic caliber R 27 PS. When the slide is activated on the side of the case, it strikes the hours, quarter-hours and minutes on two finely tuned coiled gongs.
Striking and repeating mechanisms are some of the most challenging and expensive for modern watchmakers to create, not only in the miniaturization of the mechanism but also in their acoustic qualities and tone. Patek Philippe is renowned for the incredible rich, melodic and long-lasting tone of their repeating wristwatches. Indeed, minute repeating is one of the complications that the company have focused upon to continually develop ways to improve the tonality of the gongs in order to produce the very best possible sound. Before any Patek Philippe minute repeater is allowed to be delivered to its new owner, it is personally checked by Mr. Thierry Stern to ensure it conforms to the expected standard.
Truly a horological triumph, Christie’s is greatly honoured to present this delightful reference 7000R-001 to international collectors, offering the exceptional opportunity to acquire an example of this ultra-rare minute repeater, without doubt one of the most appealing and attractive Patek Philippe Grand Complications.
Reference 7000R-001 is a very special Grand Complication collection piece, a minute repeater that is a masterwork of the watchmaker’s art. The 33.7 mm. diameter rose gold case is made in the timelessly elegant ‘Officier’ style, featuring a sapphire crystal display back allowing the intricacies of the incredibly complicated movement to be admired. The movement is the minute repeater automatic caliber R 27 PS. When the slide is activated on the side of the case, it strikes the hours, quarter-hours and minutes on two finely tuned coiled gongs.
Striking and repeating mechanisms are some of the most challenging and expensive for modern watchmakers to create, not only in the miniaturization of the mechanism but also in their acoustic qualities and tone. Patek Philippe is renowned for the incredible rich, melodic and long-lasting tone of their repeating wristwatches. Indeed, minute repeating is one of the complications that the company have focused upon to continually develop ways to improve the tonality of the gongs in order to produce the very best possible sound. Before any Patek Philippe minute repeater is allowed to be delivered to its new owner, it is personally checked by Mr. Thierry Stern to ensure it conforms to the expected standard.
Truly a horological triumph, Christie’s is greatly honoured to present this delightful reference 7000R-001 to international collectors, offering the exceptional opportunity to acquire an example of this ultra-rare minute repeater, without doubt one of the most appealing and attractive Patek Philippe Grand Complications.