Patek Philippe always pushes the standard of Swiss luxury watchmaking. The brand is now pushing the limits once again by crafting an extremely exquisite minute repeater tourbillon. This comes with the reworking one of its grand complication movements, that is, the famed calibre R 27.
Measuring 42mm in diameter and just 12.13mm in height, the new Ref. 5303R-001 comes in a luxurious 18K rose gold case and white gold inlays on its sides. Two sapphire crystals protect either side of the watch from scratches, UV, dust, and humidity while providing a view for the wearer to admire the workings of the intricately redesigned calibre R TO 27 PS movement sitting underneath an open dial and black skeletonized hour and minute hands.
The Reworked Features
The manual-wind movement itself was specifically reworked to display the hammer and gongs on the front side of the watch. As well as a view of the coveted tourbillon complication. The reverse side then reveals the bat wing-shaped open-worked bridge, the brand’s famous Calatrava cross, as well as the white gold frame for the movement. A black hand-stitched alligator strap with a rose gold fold-over clasp completes the watch.
Those interested in Patek Philippe’s latest grand complication can learn more about it over on the brand’s website.
In 2019, Patek Philippe introduced the Ref. 5303R, in a limited edition of 12 watches for the “Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019.” This was the first time that Patek created a minute repeater with the striking mechanism visible on the dial side, which is both technically and visually intriguing, to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
This time, on the back, the sapphire crystal case back no longer bears “PATEK PHILIPPE SINGAPORE 2019” as for the 12 limited edition timepieces only. And finally, the black alligator leather strap has black threading versus red contrast stitching on the LE model.
Source: Hypebeast, Professional Watches
