Original price was: $700,000.$670,000Current price is: $670,000.
Step into a world where time meets the cosmos, where precision craftsmanship fuses with celestial wonder. Patek Philippe, a name synonymous with horological excellence, unveils the Celestial – a timepiece that transcends the boundaries of ordinary watches.
This masterpiece pays homage to Patek Philippe’s illustrious tradition of crafting astronomical watches. Its dial is a mesmerizing canvas, a rotating chart of the celestial bodies that adorn our night sky. Imagine, at any moment, gazing upon the exact configuration of the nocturnal heavens in the northern hemisphere, as stars dance across the firmament, and the moon waxes and wanes in its celestial ballet.
The Celestial doesn’t merely tell time; it transports you to the cosmos. Two gracefully skeletonized hands elegantly trace the hours and minutes of mean solar time, bridging the gap between Earth and the stars.
And here’s where the magic truly unfolds: an Ellipse, concealed beneath the sapphire glass, frames the portion of the sky visible from Geneva and other cities sharing its latitude. It’s as if you’re peering through a celestial window, connecting you to the very sky that has captivated humans for millennia.
The Celestial’s dial isn’t just a window to the heavens; it’s a work of art. Crafted from a transparent sapphire-crystal disk, it unveils the intricate sky chart and the ethereal Milky Way, as if you were floating amidst the stars themselves.
The case is in rose gold, with a sapphire crystal back, and is paired with a black alligator strap, exuding luxury and sophistication. The 6104R-001 is powered by an automatic movement, the Caliber 240 LU CL C, a testament to Patek Philippe’s commitment to precision and innovation.
But that’s not all. The Celestial is adorned with a celestial jewel in its own right. The bezel gleams with the brilliance of 38 baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 4.27 carats, while the clasp sparkles with an additional 22 baguette-cut diamonds, boasting around 1.13 carats of pure radiance. In total, a breathtaking constellation of 60 baguette-cut diamonds, approximately 5.4 carats.
The Celestial is not just a watch; it’s a testament to the artistry of Patek Philippe, a timeless piece that transcends mere timekeeping and transports you to the very stars themselves. With every glance, it reminds us that while time may be fleeting, the beauty of the cosmos endures forever.
Highlighting Patek Philippe’s great tradition of astronomical watches, the Celestial devotes its dial to a rotating chart of the heavenly bodies. At any time, its owner may admire the exact configuration of the nocturnal sky in the northern hemisphere, with the apparent movement of the stars and the phases and orbit of the moon. Two skeletonized hands point to the hours and minutes of mean solar time. An Ellipse, deposited on the underside of the sapphire glass, frames the portion of the sky visible from Geneva and all other cities located at the same latitude.
Celestial with date. Diameter: 38 mm. Thickness: 6.81 mm. Number of parts: 315. Bridges: 12. Jewels: 45. Power reserve: min. 38 hours, max. 48 hours. 22K gold off-center mini-rotor. Balance: Gyromax®. Vibrations/hour: 21 600 (3 Hz). Balance spring: Spiromax®. Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal. Patent: CH 595 653.
In order to set the Moon phase according to the exact time, you will need to wind the same crown, in the same direction, until the Moon index covers x large and y small graduations on the bezel scale. (Indicated in the program by “Moon – large” and “Moon – small”).
The Sky is set by pulling the crown at 4 o’clock and winding it counter-clockwise. Position the Sky index (small arrow on the Milky Way) facing the “S”. Wind the crown until the index has covered the large and small number of graduations indicated by the program (Sky – large; Sky – small). The graduations are found on the bezel of the watch. When the setting is complete, do not forget to push back the crown to its initial position.
The time is set by pulling the crown situated at 2 o’clock and by turning it in any direction. The crown must be pushed in again when setting is completed.
Any gem chosen for use in a Patek Philippe case or bracelet – diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald – will be the very finest of its kind, and comply with the Patek Philippe Seal’s strict criteria. At Patek Philippe, only the top D to G color range is used. The clarity of the diamonds is always of the desirable internally flawless grade (known as IF), and exhibits an immaculate cut. The precision of the cut is also vital in ensuring a regular and even setting. The task of the gemsetter is to place it perfectly, so that it
