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Patek Philippe product history and timeline explained

We will explain the history and timeline of Patek Philippe products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time customers.

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HISTORY

Patek Philippe Timeline

1839	The company "Patek, Czapek & Co." was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek.
1845	Obtained a patent for the technology for winding and setting the time with a crown.
1851	Exhibited at the London Great Exhibition.
1889	Patent for perpetual calendar mechanism for pocket watches obtained.
1925	Patek Philippe produces its first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar.
1932	Launch of the Calatrava 96 model.
1953	A technical patent for the automatic winding mechanism of the calibre 12-600AT is obtained.
1959	Obtained a technical patent for the time zone display mechanism.
1976	Launch of the first Nautilus collection, the steel 3700/1 model.
1997	The Aquanaut collection is launched.
2001	Patek Philippe launches its most complicated wristwatch, the double-dial Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 5002.
2009	Thierry Stern was appointed president.
2015	Launch of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G.
2016	Patek Philippe introduces the 6300G model, integrating the Grandmaster Chime into the current collection.
2017	The Aquanaut Travel Time 5650G is introduced.
2017	Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition opens in New York.
2018	Launch of the World Time Minute Repeater, Ref. 5531R.

　