“The most complicated wristwatch ever produced” by the Swiss manufacture, Patek Philippe, is about to go on sale on Oct. 7 at Patrizzi and Co.’s Madison Avenue showroom. The double-faced “Sky Moon Tourbillon,” is estimated to sell for $1.1 million to $1.3 million. What makes the wristwatch a complicated timepiece is a rare combination of 18-karat yellow gold with a black dial displaying the perpetual calendar and minute repeater with a tourbillon escapement. Adding to the complications, the reverse side of the dial presents a sky chart and sidereal time.
In the traditional auction, additional highlights include two limited-edition sets of Patek Philippe men’s watches featuring cloisonne enamel dials. Among the 150 timepieces lined up to hit the auction also includes a set of four platinum watches with “Barques” dials and a set of four white gold “Birds of Paradise” wristwatches. Public previews will take place at the showroom on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 and 6, and buyers can place written, phone or online bids via the company’s website, PatrizziAuction.com. "That's DOPE"
