In the world of haute horology, complications tend to entail hefty price tags. While it is true that there are Swiss or German made tourbillon watches that can easily set you back hundreds of thousands of dollars, the market also offers ridiculously affordable alternatives, such as Chinese-made tourbillons that only cost a few hundred dollars. Naturally, this disparity raises skepticism among enthusiasts as to whether the tourbillon is a genuine complication.

The classic and elegant design of Ref.96 is at the core of Patek Philippe’s design language. In today’s article. I will write about the Ref.96—an absolute personal favourite—in details.

You might not have watched the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but you must have seen the iconic image of Audrey Hepburn in her elegant black dress and magnificent tiara.