Introducing: The Distinctive Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A For Solely Watch 2019

Fast Take

This morning, Solely Watch unveiled many of the watches that can be bought to learn analysis on Duchenne muscular dystrophy this November, and boy are there some cool items. On the high of the heap although is the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A. That is Patek’s most complex wristwatch rendered in a chrome steel case with a salmon dial up entrance (and a black dial on the again). Plain and easy, that is simply superior. Even when the Grandmaster Chime is not a watch you’d take into consideration carrying – it has a multi-million-dollar price ticket and is 47.7mm throughout – that is one you have to be being attentive to. 

In case you want a refresher, the Grandmaster Chime was first launched in 2014 because the reference 5175R to have a good time Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary (you’ll be able to see some video and hands-on images with that unique piece right here). Solely seven items have been made and every value $2.6 million. Then, in March 2016, Patek shocked everybody and introduced the watch again because the reference 6300G, which was technically similar to however aesthetically a bit easier than its earlier cousin. This distinctive piece is the primary time that the Grandmaster Chime has been made in a non-precious steel and it even has an on-the-nose signature within the sub-dial at 12 o’clock that reads “The Solely One,” simply in case you have been unsure.

Preliminary Ideas

Patek Philippe watches at Solely Watch are mainly sure-fire dwelling runs. If you happen to look again to 2015, you will discover the stainless-steel ref. 5016, which bought for CHF 7.three million, making it the costliest wristwatch on the planet on the time. The very subsequent go-around, in 2017, a titanium ref. 5208 pulled in a still-strong CHF 6.2 million, confirming what we already knew: Distinctive Patek Philippe watches in non-precious metals are catnip for severe collectors and can command top-dollar. Whereas the ref. 6300 is not fairly as fashionable amongst collectors as both the 5016 or 5208, it is nonetheless onerous to think about in a world wherein this watch would not exceed its $2 million to $2.5 million estimate by a severe margin and set the excessive watermark for watches at Solely Watch 2019 total.

So far as the watch itself goes, it tells us that Patek is being attentive to what’s driving collectors today. Positive, placing this watch in a metal case might sound apparent, however choosing the salmon dial is what suggestions the scales in my view. Earlier variations of the 6300G have been out there with a black dial or a blue dial, so going on this on-trend course is a pleasant departure that may ensure everybody is aware of this watch is the distinctive variant. If the fervor generated by the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15202BC with a salmon dial is any indicator, this could assist get these paddles flying in November.

The Fundamentals

Model: Patek Philippe
Mannequin: Grandmaster Chime
Reference Quantity: 6300A

Diameter: 47.7mm
Thickness: 16.07mm
Case Materials: Stainless-steel
Dial Colour: Salmon
Indexes: Arabic numerals
Lume: None
Strap/Bracelet: Black alligator leather-based strap

The Motion

Caliber: Caliber 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM
Capabilities: Hours, minutes, seconds, perpetual calendar with date, day, month, bissextile year, yr, and moonphase indicators), 24-hour hand, day/night time indicator, grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, minute repeater, date repeater, alarm.
Diameter: 37mm
Energy Reserve: 72 hours
Winding: Guide
Frequency: three.5 Hz (25,200 vph)

Pricing & Availability

Value: Estimated at $2,000,000 to $2,500,000
Availability: At Solely Watch public sale on November 9, 2019, in Geneva
Restricted Version: Distinctive Piece

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