Not about the millions

COLLECTORS wowed by Patek Philippe's 175th anniversary collection would be even more impressed if they knew the prices of the watches in it. Seduced by the beauty and the innovative details of the timepieces, few have given a thought to the dollars and cents that they have to fork out for them. If it had crossed any of their minds at all, they would assume the sum to be astronomical. After all, the watches are made by Patek Philippe, arguably the most exalted name in the watchmaking business. And, to boot, the timepieces in question are created for a very special occasion.