It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
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Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726/1A-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extremely sought after Patek Philippe Nautilus, in stainless featuring the discontinued silvery white dial which displays the day, date, month and features a moon phase display wi...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/1JA Two-Tone Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This Ladies' Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/1JA features a 27mm stainless steel case complemented by a smooth 18K yellow gold bezel. The black dial is adorned with gold hands and index...
Steel
Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 4700/055J Cream Dial Pave Diamond Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2248 Brand Patek Philippe Model Nautilus Reference 4700/055J Year 1990s Dial Cream Diamond Dial Case Factory Pave Diamond Bezel, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Diamond Bracelet, 18k Ye...
$159,996Sale Price|20% Off
Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel All Diamond Moon Phase Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This luxurious Patek Philippe Nautilus timepiece combines the brand’s iconic design with an exquisite array of aftermarket diamonds for a truly dazzling look. The 40mm stainless stee...
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
PATEK PHILIPPE 18K White Gold Nautilus, Gray Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information - Brand: Patek Philippe - Model: Nautilus - Reference number: 5711G-001 - Movement: Automatic - Case Size: 40mm - Dial: Gray - Case Material: 18K White Gold - Brace...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Patek Philippe Nautilus 3712/1A-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Nautilus Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-grey dial with applied hour markers, small seconds, date and moon phase display as well as a powe...
Stainless Steel
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage watch steel/yellow gold and diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage Lady steel/yellow gold 18k with factory diamonds. Ladies' wrist watch, ref. 4700/52. Stainless steel/yellow gold 18K, case number 2876844, bezel set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Gray Sunburst Dial Steel Diamond Ladies Watch 4910/1200A
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Suitable for any occasion, this Twenty~4 in diamond-set steel features an elegant gray dial enhanced by a black-gradient rim. The sunburst motif with fine grooves radiating from the ...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Patek Philippe 3982/1G 18K WG Diamond Sapphire Dial Quartz 32mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Apex Of Horology And High Jewelry This is a high-catalog Patek Philippe, a class of watch that exists beyond the standard production line. The reference 3982 represents a period...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$74,999
H 10.63 in W 2.37 in D 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in L 10.63 in
Patek Philippe Nautilus 27mm 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 4700/530J-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Condition Note: The watch is in pre-owned very good condition with minor signs of wear with age and use. it was never polished. It has been inspected and is keeping time. Please refe...
Yellow Gold
Mika Pear Diamond Pendant on Cuff Necklace in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A continuation of the Mika collection, this pear-shaped diamond necklace is crafted with sculptural intention and thoughtful detail. The Mika bezel pendant wraps gently around the collarbone, forming a sleek, polished arc that feels both architectural and effortlessly wearable. At its center, a single pear diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Original Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Left
Located in New York, NY
Launched in late 2024, the Mika Ring became an instant hit amongst fashion insiders, adorned for its elegant and sculptural silhouette. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Small Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Left
Located in New York, NY
Launched in late 2024, the Mika Ring became an instant hit amongst fashion insiders, adorned for its elegant and sculptural silhouette. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Celestia Diamond Double Drop Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed to reflect light with every movement, the Celestia Drop Ring evokes the energy of constellations in modern form. At its center, a marquise diamond is grounded in 14K white g...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Original Mika Pinky Ring in White Gold with Pear Diamond, Right
Located in New York, NY
Launched in late 2024, the Mika Ring became an instant hit amongst fashion insiders, adorned for its elegant and sculptural silhouette. Everyone needs an excuse to raise their glass,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mika Pear Shaped Diamond Bracelet in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the latest addition to our beloved Mika collection: a pear-shaped diamond bracelet in 18k white gold, featuring five bezel-set diamonds, each hand-selected for its lumino...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
A true icon of the much-coveted category of World Time watches, this rare model represents an important milestone in the history of one of the brand's signature complications.
