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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Tiffany & Co Vest Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Open Face, Mechinal Movement with 60-Second Register. Arabic Numerals, Blue Sward Hands, Diamond Rails, and Bow. Case Back Engraved - S R Dial Signed - Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Art Deco Pocket Watch By Audemars Piguet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and rare octagon shaped pocket by Audemars Piguet for Tiffany. Rare in platinum and retaining original box. Case hallmarked, with owner's initials in yellow gold, 18 jewe...
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys. Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals. Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition, Working condition t 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 Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). 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. 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...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1893
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1893 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 51mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Windi...
18k Gold
Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Patek Philippe Ref. 258729 white face pocket watch in 18K yellow gold. Featuring a mechanical hand winding movement, Arabic numeral hour...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Swiss Made, Circa 1999
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant Tiffany & Co. pocket watch exemplifies timeless sophistication and refined craftsmanship. Encased in a polish yellow gold case, the watch features a clean white dial...
18k Gold
1920s Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pocket Watch with Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant WORKING Tiffany & Co. Diamond pocket watch exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless luxury associated with one of America's most iconic jewelers. The watch...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 65.3 grams Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem Serial: 256368 Signed...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gilbert Albert Pocket Watch 18k YG
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2266 Brand Patek Philippe Model Gilbert Albert Pocket Watch Diameter 41mm x 35.6mm Movement Manual Winding Weight 34.3g Box No Papers No
Patek Philippe Silver Deck Chronometer
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This distinguished 1911 Patek Philippe naval deck chronometer showcases precision timekeeping at its finest. The timepiece almost certainly garnered second-prize honors at the presti...
Silver
Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. Cloisonné Enamel Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This masterful Patek Philippe open-face keyless watch represents the pinnacle of horological artistry through its extraordinary Tiffany & Co. case. The hinged case showcases the ...
18k Gold, Enamel
Montandon Grande Sonnerie Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare grande sonnerie quarter-hour repeating pocket watch crafted by Swiss firm Montandon is an impressive work of horology that is as handsome as ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enamel Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch made for the Indian Market Lévy Hermanos, Switzerland Enameling attributed to P. Amédée Champo...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Belle Époque Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare Tiffany & Co. wristwatch exemplifies the stunning elegance of the Belle Époque era. Its polished 14K yellow gold case is enhanced with a blue guilloché enamel bezel and del...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. and C.H. Meylan Art Deco Pendant Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Circa: 1920-30s Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: White A dazzling testament to Art Deco elegance and horological mastery, this exquisite Tiffany & Co. pendant watch with its ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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.
