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 World Time 18K White Gold Opaline Dial Automatic Watch 7130G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with a Patek travel pouch and Original paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refun...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Neptune 37mm 5085/1A-001 Steel Black Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accu...
Steel
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 18K Rose Gold Diamond Chocolate Dial Ladies Watch 4920R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Case size 25x30mm. No original box and papers. Comes with chonostore box.
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Basic Information Br...
Yellow Gold
Montblanc Boheme Steel Diamond White Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 116498
By Montblanc
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned like new condition This watch has a scratches on the case back due to store handling. No original box and papers are included. Comes with chronostore presentable box. * Free Domestic Shipping * one-year warranty * 14-day money-back guarantee return. The buyer can authenticate the watch at any boutique or dealership within 14 days * Please note that all International buyers are responsible for customs taxes/duties of the receiving country. We do not defraud Customs. * Any warranties offered by us are done so strictly through us using our own authorized watchmakers. Department: Women Model Number: 116498 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal Model: Montblanc Boheme...
Steel
Patek Philippe Diamond Bezel Gondolo Square Quartz Watch 4868R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in very good condition. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. It shows light signs of wear. ...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Ref. 3528 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA: 1970 DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT ...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Platinum Annual Calendar Moonphase Power Reserve Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic Patek Philippe Ref. 5056P wristwatch features a fine platinum case with a sapphire crystal, a gray dial with Roman numerals and luminous hands, Annual Calendar, day su...
Platinum
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar 18K Rose Gold Watch 4947R-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Rose Gold 4947R 4947 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding mechanical movement. Day and month by hand. Date at 6 o'clock aperture. Sweeping ...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar White Gold 5396G-011
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic Patek Philippe Annual Calendar wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silver dial with a 24-hour display, a moon phase indicator, and a date as well as a day apertur...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4832 18K White Gold Pave MOP Dial Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 4832 Ladies Watch. This watch features a 23mm 18K white gold case adorned with factory-set diamonds. It has a mother-of-pearl dial with gold hands, comp...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Complications World Time 5930G 2019 Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe World Time 5930G-010 Men's Watch This exquisite watch features a 39.5mm case made of 18K white gold, complemented by a smooth 18K white gold bezel. The striking blue d...
18k 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.
