Favorite Grand Complication

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Guys, I'm not really into Pateks, but those grande complications are to die for. All of them are just beautiful. Thanks for posting those pics even though the actual watches are way beyond the means of most of us here.

Stay tuned, there are still more we have yet to explore.

[dddrees]

I've never owned a pocket watch before, but I wouldn't mind so much making this my first one.

http://youtu.be/dRBGMDlzhCI

Star Caliber 2000R-001> Men Grand Complications
Watch:
Star Caliber 2000
Rose gold
Case in 750 yellow, white, or rose gold or in 950 platinum
Diameter: 73.20 mm
Height: 32.30 mm
Weight of gold case: 280g
Weight of platinum case: 364g
Dial: enamel
Functions: In addition to displaying mean solar time in hours, minutes and seconds, the Star Caliber 2000 provides 21 additonal indications
Timekeeping functions:
Running equation of time
Time of sunset
Time of sunrise
24-hour day/night display with passage of the sun
Calendar functions:
Perpetual calendar
Date
Leap year cycle
Day of the week
Month
Season
Astronomical functions:
Sky chart
Lunar functions:
Lunar orbit
Moon phases
Other functions:
Power-reserve indicator for the movement
Power-reserve indicator for the chime
Bidirectional winding
Precision adjustment of movement from the outside
Pendant push button for opening sprung covers
Chiming functions:
Westminster chime in passing on five gongs
Minute repetition on five gongs
Chime in passing is blocked when mainspring is run down
Caliber:
Manual Winding Movement
Caliber Star Caliber
Two barrels (movement and chiming mechanism) with bidirectional winding
Escapement: Swiss lever escapement
Balance: screw balance
Balance spring: Breguet
Power reserve of chime: 24 hours when set to strike in passing (without operation of the minute repeater), barrel limited to 5 revolutions
Diameter: 55.40 mm
Height: 21.03 mm
Weight: 250g

[zeuloa]

This one would make me very happy - Advanced Research 5550p!

http://www.ablogtoread.com/patek-phi...ts-of-silicon/

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[FeelingTheBlues]

Beautiful watches gentlemen, you have posted pictures of some watches I truly like!

Originally Posted by dddrees

I like this one too.

http://youtu.be/hyguGBat-v4

http://youtu.be/iP9fR1lq3iE

5204P-001> Men Grand Complications
Watch:
Split seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar
Instantaneous 30-minute counter
Day, month, leap year and day/night indication in apertures, date by hand
Moon phases
Seconds subdial
Silvery opaline dial, gold applied hour markers
Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matt black
Fold-over clasp
Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back
Water resistant to 30 m
Platinum
Case diameter: 40 mm
Caliber:
Mechanical manually wound movement
Caliber CHR 29-535 PS Q
Perpetual calendar
Split seconds chronograph, 30-minute counter
Diameter: 32 mm
Height: 8.70 mm
Jewels: 34
Bridges: 12
Parts: 496
Balance: Gyromax
Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 65 h max.
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Great pick Dan! If I may, I think it looks better than the 5074 (keep in mind, I think it looks great but I'm just not too keen on its lugs).

Originally Posted by capote

I'm a simple guy so a 5078p would be enough for me. Enamal dial and minute repeater all wrapped up in a timeless looking watch



Pic from internet

The simplicity of this watch is indeed stunning. In fact, one would say we don't need more than that on a watch (although the minute repeater isn't the most useful thing, it is a very nice complication and it doesn't make the dial look busy at all).

Originally Posted by gwalker

Great choice Gunter! It is such a wonderful timepiece.

[adt]

My personal choice would be a 5004J!

[WhatTheDeuce]

Wow, I'm dying here. Now, where did I put that lottery ticket?

[SubmarinerMariner]

Love all the ones featured but this is my favorite Grande Complications...

The Patek Philippe 5951P-001

Mechanical manually wound movement
Caliber CHR 27-525 PS Q
Split seconds monopusher chronograph and perpetual calendar
Mechanical manually wound movement
60-minute counter
Day, month, leap year and day/night display in apertures
Date by hand
Moon phases
Seconds subdial
Black dial, gold applied hour markers
Strap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched, matt black with red stitching
Prong buckle
Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back
Water resistant to 30 m
Platinum
Dimensions: 37 x 45.0 mm