Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5531G-001

The first minute-repeater to always strike local time, this white gold model is adorned with a cloisonne Grand Feu enamel decoration depicting one of the famous Belle Epoque steamboats still sailing on Lake Geneva today. A small, entirely hand-made masterpiece of Rare Handcrafts. The sapphire case-back reveals the self-winding movement with its original, patented construction.

• Self-winding R 27 HU caliber combining a minute repeater with the World Time display
• Patented striking mechanism: the minute repeater strikes local time for the time zone displayed at 12 o’clock.
• Minute repeater with classic gongs attached directly to the caseband
• Rare Handcrafts: Grand Feu cloisonne enamel dial center depicting a steamboat cruising on Lake Geneva. 4 gold spangles at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock.
• Hand-guilloched hobnail-patterned decoration on the caseband and slide-piece. Case with skeletonized lugs.
• Shiny blue-green alligator leather strap with white gold fold-over clasp.