The Art of Fine Watchmaking
Patek Philippe, founded in Geneva in 1839, is widely considered the most prestigious watchmaker in the world. The company has created some of the most complicated timepieces ever made, including the Calibre 89, which held the record for the world’s most complicated watch for over 25 years, and the Grandmaster Chime, its most complex wristwatch.
Generations
The brand’s famous advertising slogan, ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation,’ perfectly captures the brand’s philosophy of creating heirloom-quality timepieces that appreciate in value over time. Vintage Patek Philippe watches regularly achieve record prices at auction.
Family Independence
Owned by the Stern family since 1932, Patek Philippe remains fiercely independent, refusing all acquisition offers. President Thierry Stern continues the family’s tradition of uncompromising quality and limited production, maintaining Patek Philippe’s position at the apex of horology.
