Reply With QuoteFascinating! Thanks for posting.
Hi Chaps,
This watch is extraordinary! I can scarcely believe that such skill still exists today. Whatever, they put it to good use. I was lmost moved to tears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPjFFMD3c0
Fascinating! Thanks for posting.
What incredible craftmenship...What a beauty....My collection is sh!t...............WOW!!!!!!
Guillermo
Very fascinating that quite a lot is done by hand and not by robots and lasers, but the case design is a sort of a disappointment compared to the inner workings.
Fascinating film. The engineering and artistry in such a small package is incredible. I've often wondered how practical these super complication watches are. Now of course most will end up in climate controlled drawers, but could you actually wear such a piece regularly or would they be extremely delicate?
That's amazing, thanks for posting.
Outstanding, great video, what a lot of skilled labour and no doubt expensive kit. Have to agree about case tho, better innards than the external look. Tyhnaks for posting
I enjoyed watching that - thanks for the link
Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing.
I think the case design is bang on, what would you do to change it?
Wow - not my cup of tea (at whatever price) but you have to really appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry that went into making that piece.
that's absolutely amazing - incredible craftmanship
What a stunning piece of engineering, sadly I couldn't even aspire to something like that. On the plus side I read that they are all sold anyway. I just hope the buyers enjoy them for what they are rather than just being advised to buy one as an investment.
+1 Such a great work inside and so much tasteless bling on the exterior.... Still enjoyed watching this film. Thanks for sharing.Originally Posted by even neve
Not how your everyday Patek is finished and made but great to see the process for these smaller batch complicated watches being made.
I think I saw a schaublin lathe just for finishing plates! This is a seriously expensive lathe for the job. Very impressive. The engine turning machine is amazing! A watchmakers wet dream.
Enjoyed this film very, very much. Though the watch is well on the "blingy" side for my taste what has gone into it is amazing. And a proper chime! All hail!!
A great watch (in both senses of the term), thanks.
Very grandiose design but beautifully crafted.
Absolutely fantastic, what my dreams are made of, although I would insist in shortening the crown. Fingers crossed for my lottery win :-))))
Cheers
Simon
Ralph Waldo Emerson: We ask for long life, but 'tis deep life, or noble moments that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.
Where was his finger cots! $2.6M for his fingerprints all over it GTF that breaks the deal for me!
Great find, merci
Interesting video! Gross watch though ;)
What is interesting is that it took 7 years to designand that's using state of the art Cad studios etc . I wonder if this watch would of been possible thirty years ago ..
Incredible craftsmanship, thanks for sharing.
But will they take it back if there's a ding in the rehaut? Fabulous video, and clearly an amazing watch. While not feeling the need to purchase one myself, you understand, I'm happy that such things are still made.
He talks about the watch to Bloomberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu_hQ20esuQ
at the end the interviewer says only 6 were made and it weighs about 1kg
Amazing watch.
Love the dials and movement but the case is horrendous....a 175 year old pocket watch strapped to the wrist
It is quite an unbelieveable feat of micro engineering and design.
It's also hideously gaudy and huge.
I'll pass thanks.....
Incredible video, thanks for posting
Simply incredible the amount of moving parts in this is amazing and with 20 complications is simply unbelievable
I have to agree about the case / contents contrast. Along with the over elaborate case decoration I dislike their video production value (that music)...worse than Omega and that's saying something.
The case is overdone to the point of vulgarity - it wouldn't look amiss on Henry VIII's wrist.
That said, the engineering and craftsmanship is incredible - PP thoroughly deserves its status - one would be a fool to even momentarily consider otherwise.
Wow this is amazing! Thanks for sharing
A great film of amazing skill and attention to detail. I'm sure all will sell to those deserving few that no doubt already own many Patek watches . Only this one will never be worn. It will more than likely be displayed in its very impressive box inside a bullet proof glass case in a private collection somewhere.
Thanks for posting.
In fairness, it wouldn't look very nice on an actual wrist - that's not the point.
How much is/was it ?
Umpteen million or something celestial I think I read.......How much is/was it ?
$2.6 Million
I appreciate the exquisite engineering and finishing, but even if I were Bill Gates wealthy I wonder if I would want to own one? Maybe... perhaps if I had a museum of such things - certainly I wouldn't wear it ;)
I wonder what the lume is like...
Don't normally watch videos online but I watched this one and am glad I did.
Thanks for posting
Amazing. I'm wondering how it'll look on Nato
Thanks for posting. I do enjoy those type of films on the engineering and manufacture of high end technical things - watches, cars etc.
Incredible skills on show there!
An amazing video... Thanks for posting
It's a grotesquely hideous watch though...
I bloody love that, and a cracking video. I love that they bother to do it when they could just 'churn out' their regular range and make huge money.
For the same money you could probably get an apple watch that Damien Hirst took a dump on.
Or Tracey wotserface stuck up her, hmm best not go there!
Nice to see something that excessive, the case is fantastic, not my taste but the quality of work and engraving needed to be outstanding to do justice to the movement inside.
Really is a delight to see.
Meh. Its a bit like a 14 inch penis. Good for the bragging rights but not much use in reality.
I have a 12 inch penis, but I don't use it as a rule...
Great post, however it does beg the question how pocket watches, with similar complications (well not quite as many) were made before CADAM 150 years ago.
Very impressive, but at $2.6M I would want infinite servicing included.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail, as others have already commented.
I assume it's called the "Grandmaster Chime" because that's the name of the rapper who ordered it?
I'm not so up on hip hop as I used to be....
Jesus Christ !!
Great video - thanks for posting the link.
I understand why they would make such a watch, but it does seem a shame to use all that expertise and effort to create something that literally can't be used (because of size/weight), even though those who buy it would probably never want to use it anyway. Why not just make it a pocket watch if it has to be that big?
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