PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL 5102 G 18K WHITE GOLD NEW Start Price USD 270,000.00 Current Price USD 270,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Thousand Oaks, California See more about 'PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL 5102 G 18K WHITE GOLD NEW ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL 5102 G 18K WHITE GOLD NEW The Patek Philippe Celestial is a very special timepiece. Introduced at the 2002 Basel Fair, the Celestial depicts the night sky as it appears over Geneva Switzerland. The astronomical display utilizes a system of rotating sapphire plates, which turn at different speeds and are layered, to reproduce the relationships of the various celestial bodies at various times. The watch also indicates moon phase. Patek Philippe reports calculating 25 trillion "ratio combinations" to arrive at the most accurate possible system for measuring the movement of the stars. I could go into the mechanics of the watch, but suffice to say that building a mechanism to animate such an amazing cosmological microcosm was a feat uniquely suited for Patek's master watchmakers. Case is 18k white gold with dimensions of 43mm wide by 10mm thick. The case sides are embossed with the Calatrava Cross, to very nice effect. Sapphire crystals front and back. Crown at 2 o'clock sets the time and winds the watch. The crown at 4 o'clock is for setting the astronomical display. Dial is blue and displays the aforementioned information. There is an elliptical window which is marked with the cardinal directions for orienting the celestial display to true north. There is a roman numeral elaborated minutes and hours chapter at the dial's edge. Skeletonized "Feuille" style hands. Movement is the automatic winding Patek Philippe Caliber 240 LU CL with 45 jewels and 301 individual, hand-finished parts. Every tooth, on every gear wheel, was hand polished on a rotating hardwood disc. Patek requires several months to produce each Celestial caliber, and it's no wonder when one considers the innumerable steps and man hours required to produce such a machine. The caliber is stamped with the Geneva Seal, as would be expected. The Celestial is one of Patek's many crowning achievements. Production is very low. This watch is new in box with papers. If you have any questions about this watch, please call us at 1.818.707.7007. -- Rob Spayne Watch Specifics: Manufacturer PATEK PHILIPPE Model Name Celestial Model / Ref # 5102 G Condition New Gender Mens Category Contemporary Movement Automatic Case 18K White Gold Case Dimensions 43mm wide X 10mm thick Crystal Sapphire Band Black Crocodile Dial Blue Bezel Functions Hours, Minutes, Celestial Additional Information Includes Box & Papers Current Retail Price Starting Bid Price USD $270,000 -- OPENING PRICE !! Additional Descriptions of the watch can go here. -->  ABOUT THE SELLER Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale. Call 1.818.707.7007 for questions, click HERE for further information, or email us at sales@maron.com  SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION We prefer to ship to Continental United States Only --> Buyer pays for shipping $50 domestic shipping (United States) by expedited FedEx Priority Overnight delivery with insurance, and estimated $150 international shipping by expedited FedEx Priority with insurance (exact amount depends on the value of the watch). Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Bank-to-bank transfers are our preferred payment method. Bank-to-bank transfers are required on all international sales. Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details We also accept money orders / cashiers' checks (allow 5-7 working days to clear) California residents: we will add 8.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.  GUARANTEE Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures) Place a Bid!