Time – And the finest way to track it
A watch by Patek Philippe ca. 1914. According to the appraiser, “The finest watch I have ever held in my hand.” Hour and minute hand and a second hand. Split chronograph. Minute register for chronograph. Slide for chiming the watch, a minute repeater. Day, date, month, along with moon phase. Perpetual and adjusts for leap-year. In excellent condition, in original box. Extra mainsprings and crystals. 18k gold case.
Every time I hear of a famous person paying for crazy modern stuff I think of these kinds of things. Unique, beautiful, and classic, Antiques.