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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VERSACE Pop Temple Vintage Tribute print silk tie ICR7001 A236195 A7000
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Pop Temple Vintage Tribute print silk tie ICR7001 A236195 A7000 Reference: TGAS/C00212 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: ICR7001 A236195 A7000 Collection: Pop...
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% silk red blue oriental paisley print tie
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR 100% silk red blue oriental paisley print tie Reference: PRTI/A00003 Brand: Dior Material: 100% Silk Color: Navy, Green Pattern: Floral Lining: Silk Extra Det...
Set of 2 BVLGARI yellow floral ETRO blue monkey print silk neck tie
By Bulgari
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Set of 2 BVLGARI yellow floral ETRO blue monkey print silk neck tie Reference: TGAS/F00058 Brand: Bvlgari Material: Silk Color: Yellow, Blue Pattern: Animal Print Extra Details: Yell...
KITON NAPOLI Set of 4 100% silk green black white diagonal stripes dress tie
By KITON
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KITON NAPOLI Set of 4 100% silk blue green black white diagonal stripes dress tie Reference: TGAS/F00053 Brand: Kiton Material: Silk Color: Multicolour Pattern: Striped Made in: Ital...
HERMES 7199 UA red grey signature H chain lock print silk tie
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES 7199 UA red grey signature H chain lock print silk tie Reference: TGAS/E00706 Brand: Hermes Model: 7199 UA Material: Silk Color: Red, Grey Pattern: Monogram Lining: Red Silk E...
PRADA blue geometric print shell buttons long sleeve collared dress shirt EU38 S
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA blue geometric print shell buttons long sleeve collared dress shirt EU38 S Reference: CNLE/A00451 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Fabric Color: Blue Pattern: Geo...
Patek Philippe Contemporary Blue Silk Necktie for Men, 58" Length
By Patek Philippe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Patek Philippe blue silk tie men dress necktie. Patek Philippe luxury silk tie, sky blue design, fancy printed silk, hand made in France. Patek Phi...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA One Size Blue Cream Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a blue and cream silk featuring a brown rope stripes pattern. Made in Italy.New with Tags.Width: 3 inches Length: 60 inches Sui Generis Refere...
Ermenegildo Zegna Luxury Blue Medallion Silk Neck Tie Italy
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ermenegildo Zegna silk tie men dress necktie. Ermenegildo Zegna tie fancy printed silk, hand made in Italy. The tie is crafted in deep blue silk, the tie will elegantly embellish any...
Perry Ellis Vintage Men's Silk Tie Blue Abstract Print Made in USA 55"
By Perry Ellis
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Perry Ellis Portfolio Men Silk Tie Made in USA. Gorgeous necktie in blue in a silk twill with a all over abstract print. Very good used condition . Measurements: Width: 4 Length: 55...
Vintage Brown & Church Men's Silk Tie, Blue Abstract Pattern, 55" Long
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Brown & Church Vintage Blue Men's Silk tie. Gorgeous necktie comes in blue in a silk twill. Classic American Craftsmanship. Made in USA. Very Good used Condition. Measurements: Width: 3.75 Length: 55 inches. "A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life." -Oscar Wilde. Brown and Church was established in 1976 by Sam Brown...
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Size One Size Black Blue Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
By Ermenegildo Zegna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie in a black and blue silk featuring a diagonal stripe pattern. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor snags and signs of wear.Width: 3.25 inches ...
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.
