This is worldwide the first visible skeletonized tourbillon on a manual winding Patek Philippe base. This movement is the legendary Caliber R TO 27 PS with Gyromax balance, which beats at a frequency of 21,600 vph.
THE MYSTERIOUS POWER WHEEL
This special movement shows very impressively the exceptional individualization that Hermann Grieb and Jochen Benzinger can make possible. The hand skeletonization reveals a view of the tourbillon, which is unique in the history of Patek Philippe tourbillons. But that’s not all: the golden tourbillon power wheel was replaced by a “mysterious” example made of sapphire crystal. Uniqueness knows no boundaries.
BLUE WHIRLWIND
TOURBILLON MINUTE REPEATER | Platinum
COMMISSIONED WORK. SOLD.
THE MYSTERIOUS POWER WHEEL
This special movement shows very impressively the exceptional individualization that Hermann Grieb and Jochen Benzinger can make possible. The hand skeletonization reveals a view of the tourbillon, which is unique in the history of Patek Philippe tourbillons. But that’s not all: the golden tourbillon power wheel was replaced by a “mysterious” example made of sapphire crystal. Uniqueness knows no boundaries.
BLUE WHIRLWIND
TOURBILLON MINUTE REPEATER | Platinum
COMMISSIONED WORK. SOLD.
MOVEMENT
Tourbillon with minute repeater
CALIBER
Patek Philippe RTO 27 PS
WINDING
Manual winding
POWER RESERVE
36 hours
ESCAPEMENT
Swiss lever escapement beating at a frequency of 21,600 vph
REGULATOR
Gyromax balance with Breguet hairspring
JEWELS
28
DIAL
Hand-guilloche and -skeletonized
MATERIAL
Sterling silver 925
SURFACE
Original Breguet frosted finish
DISPLAYS
Hours, minutes, seconds
HANDS
Blued steel hands
CASE
Monocoque
MATERIAL
Platinum PT 950
DIAMETER
43 mm
CROWN
Handmade in platinum 950, handguilloche
CRYSTAL
Two sapphire crystals
BEZEL
Handguilloche
SPECIAL FEATUERS
Origin and functions
ORIGIN
Tourbillon minute repeater, Caliber R TO 27 PS with Gyromax balance by Patek Philippe
MODIFICATION
Display of hours, minutes, and seconds. Minute repeater activated via a slide chimes hours, quarter hours, and minutes on two gongs. Tourbillon drive via a mysterious power wheel made of sapphire crystal. Dial with regulator display.
STRAP
Various colors available
MATERIAL
Hand-sewn alligator skin