Henry Graves, Jr.
Commissioned by renowned New York banker and Patek Philippe Swiss replica watch collector Henry Graves, Jr. and began in 1925 with three years of significant research and planning, PATEK PHILIPPE Co., Geneva, No. 198,385, Case No. 416,769, was completed in 1932 It was given to Henry Graves, Jr. on January 19, 1933. Delivered. The most complicated timepiece for 56 years (only then surpassed by the current most complicated best replica watches ever, the Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 with its 36 complications, the result of man and computer combined), this watch is the pinnacle of timepieces. No computers. No calculators. No advanced CAD and engineering programs. Only human hands, human spirit, pencil, and paper went to the Henry Graves Patek Philippe Supercomplication and its 24 functions.

Henry Graves Patek Philippe Super complication watch with the star chart
And earlier today, this amazing timepiece broke its record as the most expensive watch ever sold. The Henry Graves, Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication pocket watch was put up for auction at a special auction at Sotheby's in Geneva (where else?) And sold for a whopping 23,237,000 CHF (or $ 24,086,907), making the record 1999 sales of a meager $ 11,000. 000 broke. Not least because of its astonishing history, impeccable provenance (see below), and Patek's zeal for its 175th anniversary, the Patek Philippe Supercomplication was expected to fetch a hefty sum at the Sotheby's Geneva auction. But who could have guessed $ 24 million?!? Hell, the Henry Graves Patek Philippe Supercomplication Watch Replica estimate was "only" $ 16.8 million.
But after 15 minutes of bidding, Aurel Bacs, former head of Christie's International Watch Department and watch advisor for Phillips Auction House (who happened to be in the room and personally offering), won the day and the watch. Bacs was probably offering for an unknown private buyer. Astonishing.
Thus, the history of the Henry Graves Patek Philippe Supercomplication pocket watch continues. Only time will tell what the next chapter will contain for this amazing watch. See the full list of this pocket watch's complications and a breakdown of its provenance below. Visit Sotherby's site here for more information. Oh yes, there is also a video below. Wholesale replica watches for sale men's fake Rolex for sale high t....