Patek Philippe Reference 6300G-010 Grandmaster Chime | An impressive single...
Dial: blue, dual face
Caliber: cal. GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM mechanical, 108 jewels
Movement number: 5'255'541
Case: 18k white gold, reversible case with hobnail pattern
Case number: 6'343'140
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 47.7 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime presentation box engraved Sylvester Stallone with outer package, Certificate of Origin dated December 15, 2021, product literature in large leather portfolio, Grandmaster Chime book stamped Sylvester Stallone, Collection book, travel case, cufflinks, USB, sealed setting pin and hang tag, further accompanied by an Apple iPad with Patek Philippe leather case, an adapter, Apple charger and earpods with Patek Philippe case, and a personally signed handwritten note from Sly
Condition Report:
The watch is factory single sealed and has never been worn.
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will need to cut the seal and remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
Catalogue Note:
Patek Philippe has been a pioneering force in horological innovations for 185 years, and additionally boasts a long heritage in creating 'Supercomplications'. In 1927, the renowned American Financier, Henry Graves Jr., entrusted Patek Philippe with a monumental task: to create the world's most complex pocket watch. Six years later, the 'Graves Supercomplication', featuring an astonishing 24 complications, was proudly delivered. It held its prestigious title until 1989, when Patek Philippe unveiled the Caliber 89 for its 150th anniversary, a masterpiece comprising 33 complications and 1,728 intricate parts. Notably, the Star Caliber 2000 joined this esteemed lineage to mark the new Millennium, boasting 21 complications and 1,118 meticulously crafted components.
Fast forward to 2014, Patek Philippe commemorated its 175th anniversary with the introduction of the Grandmaster Chime Reference 5175. Initiated by Philippe Stern in 2007, this ambitious project aimed to create the most intricate wristwatch in Patek Philippe's history, honoring its illustrious heritage since 1839. The Grandmaster Chime Ref 5175, featuring a distinctive hand-engraved case, stole the spotlight among the commemorative timepieces presented on this momentous occasion. Originally launched as a limited edition, it later joined the permanent collection in 2016 as the Reference 6300, marking the introduction of the company's most complex and first grande-sonnerie wristwatch ever added to the company’s current collection. Made with a reversible white gold case adorned with Patek Philippe's signature hobnail pattern, the development, production, and assembly spanned an astounding 100,000 hours. With a total of twenty complications, including five chiming modes, a reversible case, two independent dials, and six patented innovations, the Grandmaster Chime epitomizes horological excellence. By way of comparison, the heralded Sky Moon Tourbillon has only 12 complications.
Central to the Grandmaster Chime's twenty complications are the five chiming mechanisms, notably the Grande Sonnerie as the pièce de résistance, and a groundbreaking date repeater controlled by the perpetual calendar, which audibly indicates the date. Additionally, an alarm feature strikes the time upon activation. To ensure optimal legibility, the watch is designed with two faces: one focusing on timekeeping and sonnerie, and the other dedicated to the instantaneous perpetual calendar. A patented invisible reversing mechanism facilitates effortless rotation of the case, allowing seamless transition between dials.
At Sotheby’s, we are delighted to present the first Reference 6300G Grandmaster Chime to appear at auction. This extraordinary timepiece, previously owned by Sylvester Stallone and still in its original single sealed casing, is accompanied by a grand presentation box engraved with Stallone's name and adorned in white gold, and a Grandmaster Chime book bearing his name on the cover and inside cover. The lot additionally includes a Certificate of Origin confirming Stallone as the original purchaser, product literature in a large leather portfolio, a collection book, travel case, cufflinks, USB drive, sealed setting pin, hang tag, an Apple iPad with a Patek Philippe leather case, adapter, charger, and Apple earpods with a Patek Philippe case.
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Dial: blue, dual face
Caliber: cal. GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM mechanical, 108 jewels
Movement number: 5'255'541
Case: 18k white gold, reversible case with hobnail pattern
Case number: 6'343'140
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 47.7 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime presentation box engraved Sylvester Stallone with outer package, Certificate of Origin dated December 15, 2021, product literature in large leather portfolio, Grandmaster Chime book stamped Sylvester Stallone, Collection book, travel case, cufflinks, USB, sealed setting pin and hang tag, further accompanied by an Apple iPad with Patek Philippe leather case, an adapter, Apple charger and earpods with Patek Philippe case, and a personally signed handwritten note from Sly
Condition Report:
The watch is factory single sealed and has never been worn.
***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will need to cut the seal and remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
Catalogue Note:
Patek Philippe has been a pioneering force in horological innovations for 185 years, and additionally boasts a long heritage in creating 'Supercomplications'. In 1927, the renowned American Financier, Henry Graves Jr., entrusted Patek Philippe with a monumental task: to create the world's most complex pocket watch. Six years later, the 'Graves Supercomplication', featuring an astonishing 24 complications, was proudly delivered. It held its prestigious title until 1989, when Patek Philippe unveiled the Caliber 89 for its 150th anniversary, a masterpiece comprising 33 complications and 1,728 intricate parts. Notably, the Star Caliber 2000 joined this esteemed lineage to mark the new Millennium, boasting 21 complications and 1,118 meticulously crafted components.
Fast forward to 2014, Patek Philippe commemorated its 175th anniversary with the introduction of the Grandmaster Chime Reference 5175. Initiated by Philippe Stern in 2007, this ambitious project aimed to create the most intricate wristwatch in Patek Philippe's history, honoring its illustrious heritage since 1839. The Grandmaster Chime Ref 5175, featuring a distinctive hand-engraved case, stole the spotlight among the commemorative timepieces presented on this momentous occasion. Originally launched as a limited edition, it later joined the permanent collection in 2016 as the Reference 6300, marking the introduction of the company's most complex and first grande-sonnerie wristwatch ever added to the company’s current collection. Made with a reversible white gold case adorned with Patek Philippe's signature hobnail pattern, the development, production, and assembly spanned an astounding 100,000 hours. With a total of twenty complications, including five chiming modes, a reversible case, two independent dials, and six patented innovations, the Grandmaster Chime epitomizes horological excellence. By way of comparison, the heralded Sky Moon Tourbillon has only 12 complications.
Central to the Grandmaster Chime's twenty complications are the five chiming mechanisms, notably the Grande Sonnerie as the pièce de résistance, and a groundbreaking date repeater controlled by the perpetual calendar, which audibly indicates the date. Additionally, an alarm feature strikes the time upon activation. To ensure optimal legibility, the watch is designed with two faces: one focusing on timekeeping and sonnerie, and the other dedicated to the instantaneous perpetual calendar. A patented invisible reversing mechanism facilitates effortless rotation of the case, allowing seamless transition between dials.
At Sotheby’s, we are delighted to present the first Reference 6300G Grandmaster Chime to appear at auction. This extraordinary timepiece, previously owned by Sylvester Stallone and still in its original single sealed casing, is accompanied by a grand presentation box engraved with Stallone's name and adorned in white gold, and a Grandmaster Chime book bearing his name on the cover and inside cover. The lot additionally includes a Certificate of Origin confirming Stallone as the original purchaser, product literature in a large leather portfolio, a collection book, travel case, cufflinks, USB drive, sealed setting pin, hang tag, an Apple iPad with a Patek Philippe leather case, adapter, charger, and Apple earpods with a Patek Philippe case.
