onzenuub 307 Posted October 30, 2009 October 21, 2009 - Antiquorum’s upcoming 35th anniversary sale on November 14th & 15th in Geneva is rapidly approaching and collectors can look forward to bidding on a wide variety of spectacular timepieces. Highlighting the auction is the world’s most complicated and highly coveted timepiece – the famous Patek Philippe Calibre 89. In addition, there will be over 300 exceptional modern and vintage timepieces offered in the Antiquorum sale to be held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva. Prior to the auction, clients can preview these outstanding watches in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Geneva. Lot 364 Antiquorum is delighted to offer the Patek Philippe Calibre 89 from the Matsuda Collection - the world’s most complicated timepiece with a total of 33 complications - in our 35th anniversary sale on November 14th and 15th. As this extraordinary timepiece is rarely seen at auction, this is an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most important timepieces in existence. Only four unique models of the Calibre 89 were ever produced; one each in yellow, pink and white gold and one in platinum. The present Calibre 89 in yellow gold was previously sold by Antiquorum in our April 9, 1989 sale of “The Art of Patek Philippe†to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe; while the Calibre 89 in white gold was sold in our 30th anniversary sale on April 24th, 2004. Estimate: 4,500,000 – 5,500,000 CHF With 33 complications, 1728parts, and weight almost 3lbs, the Calibre 89 is no doubt the most complex watch in the world. It was created in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary. There are only four available in platinum, white gold, rose gold and yellow gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted October 30, 2009 what movement would make for one hell of a franken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted October 30, 2009 And I bet it goes to some Russian or Chinese gangster since the're the only ones with money ATM. Sidereal time and a Carte de Ceil in a watch is preety damn impreessive alone with a calender that's perpetual for , um, how long I forget but several generations anyway. That's the biggie of cause. Prob the least usfull but incredibly hard to achive. Can't remember if it opens to view the MVT but it would want too as that's why you would buy it apart from the investment. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted October 30, 2009 How the hell does a watch know moonphases and have a thermometer? Pay no attention to the movement, that watch is operated by black magic! 666 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted October 30, 2009 When you take out enough of the parts, this is what the bridges look like.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted October 30, 2009 When you take out enough of the parts, this is what the bridges look like.... :rofl: Temp is easy, there's a coil type thermo in there. How hard is that? Moon phase is common, sidereal time and a several hundred year perpetual calender however . . . Col. EDIT: note that much like a sundial the Carte de Ceil will only be accurate for a given latitude, prob Geneva. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted October 30, 2009 Casio make a watch with more complications and it only costs $8 don't think it's available in 18k gold though only plastic. This will sell for far more than the reserve I beleive watches of Switzerland the UK importer of dozens of top brands has one of these that they bought some years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 3, 2009 Carte de Ceil? sidereal time? Crazy though, weighs 3lb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 3, 2009 Carte de Ceil? sidereal time? Crazy though, weighs 3lb! Wow - that's almost as much as the Big Egi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 23, 2009 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Sells for World Record Price of CHF 5,120,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 23, 2009 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Sells for World Record Price of CHF 5,120,000 daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, I'll take two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
