Patek Philippe
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Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. Founded in 1851 by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe, the company was founded by dePatek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. The company was founded by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe in 1851. dePatek Philippe was bought by the Stern brothers in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned as the only existing brand until today. The perfect interaction of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in the history books. n Stern brothers bought the brand in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned to this day as the only existing brand. The perfect combination of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in history books.