An intricate Patek Philippe clock decorated with diamonds and rubies achieved $2.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong this weekend.
Made in 1992, the 52-centimeter (20.5 inch) high clock weighs 15.1 kilograms (33.2 pounds), with 24.95 carats of diamonds, 6.02 carats of sapphires, rubies weighing 13.17 carats and one oval tanzanite weighing 104.75 carats according to the Sotheby’s catalogue.