First time I've seen this limited edition. It is a special specification that Calatrava Cross is drawn on the dial. IMHO, for some reason(mainly too gorgeously decorative ) the regular model feels closer to me.

Sep 17, 2022,23:29 PM
 





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 By: lavrentivs : September 17th, 2022-18:35
As part of Patek Philippe’s celebration of their 150th anniversary, the company introduced this self-winding minute repeater with perpetual calendar and moon-phase in 1989. This example is made in yellow gold with the case manufactured by Jean Pierre Hagm...  

This is truly spectacular...

 
 By: mdg : September 17th, 2022-18:49
...the word 'Grail' has been redefined : )

Wow this is truly spectacular

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : September 17th, 2022-18:54
What great pieces we have lurking in here. I love it. Wonder if the MP disc is enamel blue?

A delicious watch, this one!

 
 By: amanico : September 17th, 2022-20:24

Elegant but powerful!

 
 By: lm6 : September 17th, 2022-23:09

What an incredible remarkable watch!

 
 By: w220 : September 18th, 2022-00:10
And I notice by the wear on the case that this watch has been worn and enjoyed a lot by its owner, instead of being tucked away in a safe somewhere, never to see daylight again. Well done by the owner to actually wear this masterpiece!

Great review ! The black lacquer dial with Brequet numerals are

 
 By: GLau : September 18th, 2022-11:49
simply superb ! How does the MR sound ?

Genuine question...

 
 By: BigFatPauli : September 18th, 2022-15:51
I realise this watch is from 1989 so in the last 30+ years it has likely been serviced. I would assume that a watch of this pedigree would be sent back to Patek for the service and dropped off at a kiosk in mall... So how exactly does a hair get on the mo...