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Sam Cross

This steel Patek Philippe could become a record breaker (again) – and it was born during World War II

Patek Philippe 1518 in Steel.

When most people think of a luxury watch, they probably imagine something gleaming and glistening in a precious blend of gold or platinum. Materials maketh the magic, and to the average Joe, gold is God.

Still, watch lovers aren't always like normal people. In the real upper echelons of watch collecting, scarcity trumps all else – and that's why this iconic steel Patek Philippe could be about to smash all kinds of records.

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