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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5178vsPatek Philippe Complications 5249

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Grand Complications 5178
Patek PhilippeGrand Complications 5178
MSRP $598,570
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Complications 5249
Patek PhilippeComplications 5249
MSRP $411,388
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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Grand Complications 517840mm
Complications 524943mm
Power Reserve
Grand Complications 517848h
Complications 524948h
Water Resistance
Grand Complications 5178—
Complications 524930m
MSRP
Grand Complications 5178$598,570
Complications 5249$411,388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.53mm
11.55mm
Material
White gold
Rose gold
Water Resistance
—
30m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
R 27 PS
31-260 PS HMD AU

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$598,570
$411,388
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