A chiming timepiece enhanced by the brilliance of Paraíba tourmalines
Patek Philippe has forged a new alliance between Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie in this ultra-exclusive limited edition of 8 watches equipped with a perpetual calendar and a minute repeater. Featuring a platinum case framing a white Bali mother-of-pearl dial, this watch powered by self-winding R 27 Q caliber celebrates the Paraíba tourmaline: one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after gems.
Dial
White Balinese mother-of-pearl, baguette diamonds hour markers and baguette tourmaline Paraíba minute markers. 18K gold dial plate. White gold leaf-shaped hands with white luminescent coating.
Case
Platinum. Diamond set at 6 o’clock. Diameter: 42 mm. Thickness: 12.28 mm. Humidity- and dust-protected only (not water-resistant). Interchangeable solid and sapphire crystal case backs.
Gemsetting
Bezel : 72 baguette-cut diamonds (5.64 cts). Flange: 48 baguette-cut Paraíba tourmalines and 13 baguette-cut diamonds (0.71 ct). Caseband and slide piece: 86 baguette-cut diamonds (3.5 cts). Clasp: 36 baguette-cut Paraíba tourmalines (0.17 ct). Total of 171 baguette-cut diamonds (9.85 cts) and 84 baguette-cut Paraíba tourmalines (2.7 cts).
Strap
Calfskin, embossed alligator pattern, shiny slate gray. Platinum patented triple-blade fold-over clasp set with tourmalines Paraíba.
R 27 Q
Self-winding
Minute repeater with chime on two "cathedral" gongs
Perpetual calendar
Day, date, month, leap year and 24-hour indication by hands
Moon phases
Diameter: 28 mm. Thickness: 6.9 mm. Number of parts: 478. Number of jewels: 39. Power reserve: min. 38 hours – max. 48 hours. Winding rotor: 22K gold off-center and guilloched minirotor. Balance: Gyromax®. Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations/hour (3 Hz). Balance spring: Spiromax®. Distinctive sign: Patek Philippe Seal.
