Dubbed the “Holy Grail” of watches, the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication is a true masterpiece of horology. Previously sold at Sotheby’s in 1999 for $11 million, this legendary timepiece recently shattered records, fetching CHF 23,237,000 (approximately $24.4 million) at auction just ten days ago. Commissioned in 1925 by New York banker Henry Graves, the watch is an intricate marvel, featuring 920 individual components—including 430 screws, 110 wheels, 120 mechanical levers, 70 jewels, and 24 sophisticated horological complications—and took eight years to complete. Watch the captivating video of the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication sale below.
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[ Source: Sotheby’s ]
