The Laings Journal
Patek Philippe, renowned as the worlds most celebrated luxury watch brand is celebrating its milestone 175th year anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion Patek Philippe have released a selection of highly anticipated, limited edition timepieces, the Patek Philippe Limited Edition Selection. As one of very few stockists of Patek Philippe, Laings of Glasgow are thrilled to introduce and celebrate this remarkable commemorative collection. With the help of our highly trained and knowledgeable Patek Philippe in-store specialists we hope to help guide you through the exciting and exclusive word of Patek Philippe.
The rarest of the collection is the Grandmaster Chime (ref 5175) this exceptional piece will retail at £2,050,000 and is the epitome of exclusivity with only 7 pieces are being made. It has a unique double-dial with a fully reversible super-complication with a magnificent solid gold case featuring elaborate hand-carved decoration.
The Mens and Ladies World Time Moon (ref 7175) is a reinterpretation of a magnificent creation of the 1950′s, its moon phase detail is not just functional but is also a devastatingly attractive piece of art. Pioneering complex new techniques have produced the unique moon and stars display so perfectly that looking at this piece transports you to a glorious star-studded universe.
Next is the the Chiming Jump Hour (ref 5275), this elegant watch retails at £254,310 and production will be limited to just 175 pieces. The jumping indication is an incredibly complicated mechanism and has not been featured in a commemorative collection since 1989 during the 150th anniversary celebration. The Tonneau-shaped dial complete with jumping hour aperture is a serious collectors item since this feature is now unavailable in the regular collection.
For the ladies there is the sensational Multi-Scale Chronograph (ref 4675) there will be only 300 made and it is set to retail at £45,000, this remarkable anniversary model pays tribute to the chronograph heritage by showcasing it in its very purest form. The new calibre self-winding column allows the sweeping chronograph hand to also be used as a traditional seconds hand and the impeccable 18ct white gold case is beautifully complemented by a distinctive powder blue alligator strap.
Patek Philippe have established themselves as the top luxury watch retailer of the horological world and when celebrating this landmark anniversary, never has their slogan been more appropriate, for it is indeed true that “You never actually own a Patek Philippe, you merely look after it for the next generation”. Thank you for reading this blog post, if you would like more information about the Patek Philippe commemorative collection please contact [email protected] or call our flagship store on 0141 221 7199