Haute Complication: The New Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G

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Near the end of last year, Patek Philippe released four new grand complications on the heels of its other jaw-dropping new Nautilus release. The latest grand complications continue to showcase Patek Philippe’s unparalleled craftsmanship in blending haute horology and haute joaillerie to create the ultimate timepiece masterpieces. Setting the bar incredibly high as the most complicated wristwatch in Patek Philippe’s repertoire, the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300/400G radiates in a white gold Haute Joaillerie iteration adorned with over 400 (409, to be exact) 31.35-karat baguette-cut diamonds with an invisible setting.

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Inside, the timepiece is powered by the manually-wound mechanical movement: Caliber 300 GS AL 36 750 QIS FUS IRM. Marrying the worlds of precious diamonds with mechanical sophistication, this timepiece features 20 complications; among those are five chiming modes, including two patented world exclusives, which is an alarm with a time strike and a date repeater sounding the date at will.

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And the double-faced reversible case features a patented rotation mechanism allowing the wearer to choose which dial — the time or calendar side — is visible.

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At first glance, there’s no denying that this is a stunning timepiece. The dial on the time side is designed in a sleek, ebony black opaline with Breguet numerals and a hand-guilloched hobnail pattern. Flip the watch, and on the calendar side, you will also find an ebony black opaline dial with 18-karat solid gold dial plates. The 49.4mm white gold case is set with 387 baguette-cut diamonds with 22 baguette-cut diamonds dancing around the bezel. The piece is fitted with a sophisticated alligator leather strap to further complement the sparkle of the diamonds and the depth of the ebony black dial.