PATEK PHILIPPE
50-59 :
One of the finest examples in the high watchmaking category .
60 :
Perfection . An unattainable score .
Ref . 6301P Grande and Petite Sonnerie , Minute Repeater with Jumping Seconds
TWO BARRELS Two series-connected twin mainspring barrels power the new caliber GS 36-750 PS IRM movement . One assures a power reserve of 24 hours for the striking mechanism while the second ensures a 72-hour power reserve for the movement .
All this chiming and timing occurs within a platinum case that may look familiar . Inspired by the Ref . 5370 split-seconds chronograph Patek Philippe presented in 2015 , the case features rounded contours , a concave bezel and a slightly cambered sapphire crystal .
In summary , the new Patek Philippe Ref . 6301P Grande Sonnerie includes these six complications : Grande sonnerie , petite sonnerie , minute repeater , movement powerreserve indicator , strikework power-reserve indicator and jumping seconds . In addition , Patek Philippe earned three patents for the movement . Price : Upon Request .
IW RATING
Design : 8 ( out of 10 ) Understated Patek .
Innovation : 9 Three patents attests to this .
Finissage : 9 Unwavering and thorough .
Legibility : 9 No distractions .
Rarity : 9 Limited production .
Value : 9 Repeaters draw ears and , in the future , bids .
Overall iW rating : 53 ( out of 60 )
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