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 Twenty 4 Diamond Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and contemporary, this Patek Philippe Twenty~4 ring is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and showcases the iconic geometric styling inspired by the renowned Twenty~4 collec...
Diamond, White Gold
Ladies Ring Piaget Possession in 18 Karat White Gold with 1.53 Carat Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies ring Piaget Possession in 18 carat white gold with 1.53 ct diamonds. Total 1.53 ct Top Wesselton VVSI Ring Size 55 (US 7 1/4) Weight: 11.65 gram Including original case an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
Bulgari Bvlgari B.Zero1 Diamond 18K White Gold Four-Band Ring, with maker’s box. A design that has become almost architectural in its clarity, the B.Zero1 is Bulgari at its most dis...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold 3 Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Material: 18k white gold Ring Size: Cartier size 48 Ring Measurements: 0.75" x 0.21" x 0.75" Total Weight: 8.1g (5.2dwt) Additional Deta...
18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Possession Ring - Ring set with diamonds up to 1.00 ct - 18k gold
By Piaget
Located in The Hague, ZH
Piaget Possession Ring - 18k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.00ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) detailed description: The top of th...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Classic Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold, 56
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 56 / 7.5 US This Cartier Juste un Clou Classic ring captures bold elegance with an iconic nail-inspired design. Crafted in 18 karat white gold, it wraps fluidly around t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring Set 2.16 Ct Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Ring With 2.16 Ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds, together 2.16 ct. Material: 18 kt. white gold Ring size: 54.4 / 7 US ( can be resized for ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Montblanc 18k White Gold Diamond Band Ring, Size 7.5 - 14.4g
By Montblanc
Located in Providence, RI
Montblanc is known for their precision craftsmanship and timeless designs across a variety of luxury writing instruments. Diversifying their product lines to appeal to a larger custo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Anniversary Band Ring 18 karat White Gold with Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Cartier Anniversary Band Ring is a true masterpiece, showcasing the renowned craftsmanship and timeless elegance synonymous with the Cart...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Designer Mauboussin Paris Gold Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
By Mauboussin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mauboussin Paris Designer 18K Gold Diamond Cocktail Band Ring, securely Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.40tcw. Hand crafted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and iconic ring inspired by the simplicity of a common nail, elevated to a piece of extraordinary refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold, this design is adorned with twent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A striking and iconic ring inspired by the simplicity of a common nail, elevated to a piece of extraordinary refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold, this design is adorned with twent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18k White Gold Eternity Band Ring Sz 7
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Carrera y Carrera ring, crafted in 18k white gold. Features a seamless arrangement of round brilliant-cut diamonds, bezel-set to highlight their exceptional fire and scintillation,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato 18k White Gold Wave Band Ring Sz 5 1/4
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A sophisticated Pomellato Wave Band Ring in White Gold, capturing the serene elegance of nature's fluidity. Crafted from lustrous 18k white gold, ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato 18k White Gold Wave Band Ring Sz 5 1/2
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A sophisticated Pomellato 18k White Gold Wave Band Ring, capturing the essence of elegance and movement. Crafted from luxurious white gold, this ring features a smooth, curvaceous s...
18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato 18k White Gold Wave Band Ring Sz 5
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A sophisticated Pomellato Wave Band Ring, capturing the essence of modern elegance. Crafted from luminous 18k white gold, this ring features an un...
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.
