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 Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rare pair of cufflinks crafted in 18ct yellow gold and made by Patek Philippe. The cufflinks are set with a black and grey centre that is covered by a sapphire crystal...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Crystal Cuff Links
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus Cuff Links Style: Cuff Links Condition: Vintage - As is Condition - Unpolished Ref. number: 9038 8271 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size / Measurements:...
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold "Nautilus" Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Zurich, CH
A fine and elegant pair of 18 karat white gold "Nautilus" whale back cufflinks by Swiss renowned brand Patek Philippe. Crafted in 18 karat white gold Model, cufflinks with rounded c...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
These Collectable pair of Patek Phillippe cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K rose gold. From the Nautilus series, these Cuff Links have a gray dial with sapphire crystal. A...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Cufflinks, 18k White Gold, Circa 2010, 23g
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish pair of 18k white gold cufflinks by Patek Philippe, from the Nautilus collection, available now at our Showroom in London. The cufflinks are set with a silvery-white Nauti...
White Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Ellipse Blue 18k yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
A refined pair of collectable vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse cufflinks, masterfully crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Featuring the ic...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Rose Gold Brown Sunburst Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k rose gold Ellipse cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Each cufflink is set with a sunburst brown panel surrounded by a high polish border. The cufflinks measure 1.7cm in width...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Aquanaut 18K White Gold Cufflinks PP05-040926
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
These Patek Philippe Aquanaut cufflinks mimic the dial patterns found on the brands iconic luxury timepieces. Simple, elegant, and perfectly understated, theyll elevate any suited lo...
18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These yelllow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with diamonds G color VS2 clarity. The total amount of diamonds is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Timeless Cufflinks Yellow Gold
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These yellow gold cufflinks are from Men's Collection. These cufflinks are decorated with Yellow gold and onyx 5.50 ct. The dimensions of the cufflinks are 1.5cm. These cufflinks are...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
