This great complication based on a historical split-second chronograph caliber with manual winding was made by Patek Philippe in 1889 and sold to Tiffany New York in 1890.

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UNCOMPROMISING NEW CONSTRUCTION

The Blue Sensation is a wristwatch full of classic extravagance. Thanks to the masterful skeletonization, engraving, and guilloche techniques applied by hand, it has received a unique and detailed appearance. The high art of horology that this movement exacted from its original developers was once again put to the test 125 years later. The restoration and embellishment of each and every component as well as the modification needed to achieve the regulator display is equal to a highly complex new construction with all of its challenges. And its success depended highly on the specialized artists versed in the art of individualized wristwatches at Grieb & Benzinger.

BLUE SENSATION

SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH | Platin

Upon request

UNCOMPROMISING NEW CONSTRUCTION

The Blue Sensation is a wristwatch full of classic extravagance. Thanks to the masterful skeletonization, engraving, and guilloche techniques applied by hand, it has received a unique and detailed appearance. The high art of horology that this movement exacted from its original developers was once again put to the test 125 years later. The restoration and embellishment of each and every component as well as the modification needed to achieve the regulator display is equal to a highly complex new construction with all of its challenges. And its success depended highly on the specialized artists versed in the art of individualized wristwatches at Grieb & Benzinger.

BLUE SENSATION

SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPH | Platin

Upon request

MOVEMENT
Split-second regulator chronograph
CALIBER
Patek Philippe No. 80 829
WINDING
Manual winding
POWER RESERVE
32 hours
ESCAPEMENT
Swiss lever escapement
REGULATOR
Compensation balance with Breguet hairspring
JEWELS
26
DIAL
Hand-guilloche and -skeletonized
MATERIAL
Sterling silver 925
SURFACE
Original Breguet frosted finish
DISPLAYS
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph seconds
HANDS
Blued steel, gold-plated split-second hand
CASE
Monocoque
MATERIAL
Platinum PT 950
DIAMETER
49 mm
CROWN
Handmade in platinum with button
PUSHERS
Handmade and -guilloche in platinum
CRYSTAL
Two sapphire crystals
BEZEL
Handguilloche
SPECIAL FEATUERS
Origin and functions
ORIGIN
Historical movement by Patek Philippe from 1889 for Tiffany New York.
MODIFICATION
Dial train modification for regulator display with hours, minutes, and seconds. With the split-seconds chronograph it is possible to take interval timing.
STRAP
Various colors available
MATERIAL
Hand-sewn alligator skin