Patek Philippe watches are recognized as works of art, going beyond being industrial products used to measure time. Their outstanding functionality and performance, combined with their exquisite design and technical expertise, make them one of the world's top three luxury watches. They are said to be a brand that stands out among them, and there is no doubt among the watch industry and watch enthusiasts that Patek Philippe is the number one watch maison.
The legend dates back to 1839. Founded by two Polish men, Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, the brand quickly rose to prominence, imbuing it with an unparalleled brand identity. Patek Philippe has never stopped evolving its commitment to creating the world's finest watches, and is committed to preserving its values of independence, tradition, innovation, quality, rarity, added value, beauty, service, and commitment, past, present, and future.
Its timeless design and illustrious brand name continue alongside its uncompromising history.
Patek Philippe's distinctive features
Since its founding, Patek Philippe has consistently focused on in-house manufacturing and has continued to reign supreme as a manufacturer of the highest quality timepieces. It continues to be loved by many people throughout the ages. It is one of the watches with many fans among famous stars, and is popular with both men and women, from Hollywood actors to prominent business executives.
Along with Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet, this long-established brand has been in business for approximately 180 years and has produced numerous masterpieces throughout its history. It boasts over 200 models, including the simple yet luxurious Calatrava and the Nautilus sports watch, which is modeled after the Nautilus submarine.
Patek Philippe's advanced technological capabilities, which have earned it numerous patents, are unmatched by any other brand. One of these is the "Annual Calendar," a complex mechanism that Patek Philippe patented and released in 1996, which allows the display of the month, date, and day of the week with only a single adjustment at the end of February. Development of this mechanism began at the passionate request of then-president and current honorary chairman Philippe Stern, and it took four years to finally achieve practical application.
Popular Patek Philippe models
The classic model, the Nautilus, is the most popular and has the highest market price. Despite being a sports watch, it is less than 1 cm thin and water-resistant to 12 bar, ensuring both thinness and water resistance. The Nautilus's iconic "ears" are not only a unique design element, but also contribute to its high water resistance.
While the Nautilus is classified as a luxury sport watch from Patek Philippe, the Aquanaut has a more casual image. Many fans enjoy the unique look of the Tropical Band, which is made of high-tech composite material and is waterproof, UV-resistant, and torn.
The Grand Complication, which features three complicated mechanisms – a split-second chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a moon phase – is a masterpiece that only Patek Philippe could have achieved, and it can be said to be a work packed with the greatest technology ever. The Caliber 89, released in 1989, has firmly established its position as the most complicated portable watch.
