Someone splashed R467m on this watch, making it the world's priciest timepiece

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Before the hammer fell at last weekend’s Only Watch auction, to raise funds for research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one lot had already generated loud chimes of interest among watch collectors.

special edition of the Patek Phillipe Grandmaster Chime, the Ref. 6300A-010, which is the first and only version of this timepiece to be made with a steel case — apparently a much sought-after thing in the world of watch collecting. RThe Patek Phillipe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 is the first and only version of this timepiece to be made with a steel case.

You can’t just buy a Grandmaster Chime from the luxury brand – you have to submit an application to show you’re honourable and wealthy enough before they’ll consider making you one.No word yet on who forked out the GDP of some island nations for the watch but the sale certainly helped to raise significant money for its cause with $38.8-million collected for research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

As Patek Phillipe’s legendary advertising slogan reminds us: “You don’t own a Patek Phillipe. You merely take care of it for the next generation.”is, they’re able to explain that to their children.

 

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