The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime (Ref. 6300) is one of the most complicated and prestigious watches ever created by Patek Philippe—and in fact, by any watchmaker.
Key Details:
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Introduced: 2014, for Patek Philippe’s 175th Anniversary (initially as Ref. 5175 with ornate hand-engraved case; later as Ref. 6300 in a more modern case).
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Complications: 20 in total, including five chiming functions—Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater, Alarm with time strike, and a Date Repeater.
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Movement: Caliber 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM, a hand-wound mechanical movement with over 1,366 components.
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Cases: Typically crafted in precious metals (white gold, rose gold, platinum), often with double-dial reversible cases (front and back dial).
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Functions beyond chiming: Perpetual calendar, second time zone, moon phases, day/night indicator, leap year cycle, and power reserve indicators.
Record-Breaking Model:
In 2019, a unique stainless steel version (Ref. 6300A-010) was sold at the Only Watch charity auction in Geneva for 31 million CHF (~$31 million), making it the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction.
Significance:
The Grandmaster Chime is not just a watch—it’s a showcase of Patek Philippe’s mastery in haute horlogerie, blending extreme technical innovation with artistic craftsmanship. It remains a grail piece in the watch world, rarely seen and nearly impossible to acquire outside of auctions or direct allocation to top-tier collectors.
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