Patek Philippe's Complex Watch

In 1989, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe introduced the Calibre 89, which was considered "the most complicated watch in the world" at the time. Made from 18K gold, the watch boasted 24 hands, 1,728 components, distinctive features like a star chart and a thermometer, along with a total of 33 complications. Its record stood for 27 years until 2015, when Vacheron Constantin unveiled the Reference 57260, featuring an astounding 57 complications.

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