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Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5178

Ref. 5178

$598,570
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
10.53mm
Material
White gold

Movement

Caliber
R 27 PS
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
48h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

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The Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5178 (ref. 5178) is an automatic watch, with a 40mm white gold case, 10.53mm thick, powered by the R 27 PS movement and a 48-hour power reserve. Manufacturer MSRP is $598,570.

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