Patek Philippe

On November, 5th, the Ladies First Chronograph from Patek Philippe happened to be a particular highlight of the festive event, arranged to celebrate the brand’s redesigned store located on Paris upscale Place Vendome. There was also another reason for the festivity to be held: Patek Philippe surprised watch enthusiasts with its first manual-winding chronograph, entirely executed in the brand’s workshops.

For the most part the novel caliber 29-535 follows the steps its famous predecessor caliber 27-70.

The calibers differentiate, however, in terms of their dimensions. The novel caliber boasts a diameter of 29 mm: that is 2 mm larger than that of the caliber 27-70. The caliber 29-535, composed of 269 individual elements, turns the top-quality chronograph into a perfect watch to be exposed on a woman’s wrist. The exceptional movement of this timepiece offers a respectable 65-hour power reserve in case the chronograph is running and this value is extended to 70 hours if the timer is not activated.
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On October 7th, in the city of New York, Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers will unveil "Important Pocket Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks". The key focal point of the event will be some unique timekeepers to be presented by the Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe.

About 200 of exceptional watches will be introduced in the course of this very auction, which is going to open the fall/winter season. It is the first event of the kind in a series of auctions planned to be held in Geneva, Milan and New York.

The auction will take place at Patrizzi & Co, 595 Madison Avenue, Suite 605. Buyers will have an opportunity to make their bids through phone, in written or online through the company’s website - www.patrizziauction.com. The showroom will host a preliminary exhibition on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just as well the company timepiece experts will devote this period of time to making assessments and taking items for future auctions.

In the course of the auction the buyers will not be charged a commission, which is not typical for most auction houses. This commission usually constitutes from 20 to 25 percent savings from the hammer price.

A series of unique watches, manufactured by Patek Philippe, will be in prime focus of the sale.

Featuring two faces, the Sky Moon Tourbillon watch, Ref. 5002, happens to be the brand’s most complicated creation.

Sculptured in 18k yellow gold, this timekeeping companion demonstrates a black dial. The model offers the functions of the perpetual calendar and that of a minute repeater, equipped with a tourbillon escapement. The reverse side of the watch, meanwhile, exposes a sky chart as well as a sidereal time.

Patek Philippe will also put up for an auction two sets of men's watches, issued as a limited series. The distinctive flair of these models lies in their dials, embellished with a cloisonne enamel.

Manufactured in 2004, the "Barques" watch, Ref. 5076, was restricted to 10 sets only.

Every timepiece, powered by a hand-wound movement, is rendered in platinum and demonstrates a different sailboat. Each of four "Birds of Paradise" watches, Ref. 5075, is crafted from 18k white gold. These watches were produced in a limited series of just 15 sets.

According to Osvaldo Patrizzi, president and chief executive officer of Patrizzi & Co ,this auction is expected to draw international attention, since the most exclusive watches will be put up for sale within the framework of the event mentioned.
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The exclusive models manufactured by Patek Philippe are in all likelihood the most valuable luxury watches in the world. No matter how simple the model, put up for an auction is, its price can increase incredibly in the course of the event mentioned.

The watch and clock auction house Antiquorum always chooses one or two of the Patek Philippe watches to be presented the auction. This time, Antiqorum decided on a timepiece from 2000, which is performed in a simple manner of Patek Phillipe and equipped with some necessary complications.

Quite simple in its appearance, the wristwatch, reference 3939HP, offers a tourbillon and a minute repeater functions.
The watch case is sculptured in platinum. The timepiece, specially customized by Patek Phillipe, features the pictured black colored dial and an independent silver color dial, necessary to be swapped in by a watchmaker.

With its Arabic numerals and a seconds counter, this watch seems to be alluring, yet rather simple in its exterior. The Patek Phillipe brand intentionally made the watch’s complicated movement invisible.

The side of the Patek Philippe watch reveals a level, which activates the minute repeater. The tourbillion, meanwhile, can be admired though the case-back display.

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Over a decade ago, Patek Philippe launched its "Generations" ad campaign that has proved to be one of the most successful and well-known campaigns in the segment of luxury watchmaking.

The ad campaign is presented with help of black and white photos that reflect the notion that the Patek Philippe watches are inherited from one generation to another via the relationship between parents and their children.

Now, the highly respected Geneva watch manufacturer has unveiled a new set of advertisements featuring real fathers and sons. More of a formal portrait than the previously introduced ads, the latest Patek Philippe images show sons who are notably older than before.

Now, Patek Philippe watches are featured in brown blocks accompanied by the famous slogan "You never actually own a Patek Philippe watch, you merely look after it for the generation to follow".

The images for the new Patek Philippe and advertising campaign have been taken by renowned fashion photographer Craig McDean. The photographer is famous for his portraits of celebrities, with Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman, Joaquin Phoenix, and Natalie Portman among many others. McDean has also taken images for a range of luxury brand ad campaigns, including such prestigious brands as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Georgio Armani.

This year, Craig McDean has been presented with an Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography (ICP). The award paid tribute to his achievements in the field of fashion and advertising photography.
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Patek Philippe's exquisite Calatrava Ref. 4896G timepiece for women, manufactured from white gold, is gracefully followed by the new Ref. 4897R.

Combining the warm radiance of 18-karat rose gold with a dial performed in deep chocolate brown and diamond-set bezel, this extremely exquisite watch is in line with women collectors’ desires, due to the outstanding Patek Philippe 215 Caliber mechanical movement.

The Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava Ref. 4897R timepiece’s diameter is 33 mm and its height is 6.35 mm only. These advantages, contributing elegancy to any dressing style, to a great extent derive from thinness of the delicate mechanism secured within the polished case.

On the entire periphery of the chic dial there are seventy-two "Top Wesselton" round brilliant diamonds, the total weight of which is about 0.47 carat. Catching the subtle light, polished dauphine hands, matte triangular shaped hour markers along with the intricate guilloche pattern produce a supremely graceful effect.

Both the case and dial’s amazing beauty is accompanied by the matching satin strap that is secured to the wrist by means of the prong buckle made of rose gold.

An exhibition window made of sapphire crystal in the case-back of the Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava Ref. 4897R timepiece demonstrates the in-house 215 PS caliber.

Consisting of 130 individual parts as well as 18 jewels, this hand-wound movement reveals a Gyromax balance wheel beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and the Geneva type adjustable balance stud. The power reserve of the barrel constitutes 44 hours.

As to the movement structure, Patek Philippe meets all the requirements which are necessary for the exclusive Geneva seal to be obtained.

The Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava Ref. 4897R watch boasts 30-meter water-resistance.

The sapphire crystal demonstrates a slightly curved profile, while the winding crown shows the Calatrava Cross, symbol of Patek Philippe renowned all over the world.
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The Patek Philippe Ref. 5101P joined the world of watchmaking in 2003. The sophisticated timepiece was highly appreciated by a whole army of watch enthusiasts. The platinum rectangular-shaped case of the watch housed an exclusive movement, with two mainspring barrels to guarantee a 10-day power reserve, and a one-of-a-kind tourbillon escapement. This year, Patek Philippe unveils an 18K rose gold version of the watch.

The story of Patek Philippe watches, providing a 10-day power reserve, started in 2000, with the introduction of the 10-day Ref. 5100. The timepiece initiated the trend for watches, offering 4-, 6-, 8-day power reserve.

In 2003, as already mentioned above, Patek Philippe introduced the Ref. 5101P. The timepiece boasted the 10-day power reserve and a tourbillon escapement and up to this day, it is still the only wristwatch with a winding crown that can boast such an outstanding autonomy. read more

The Patek Philippe World Time collection comprises timepieces highly sought-after by collectors. The 39.5-mm case of the World Time 5131 exclusive model is crafted in yellow gold.

The dial is decorated with an exclusive cloisonne enamel world map, while the bezel is embellished with nice engraving. The 24 time zones on the respective disks and the day/night indicator are characterized by perfect legibility.

The timepiece is equipped with an automatic, 240 HU caliber offering 48-hour power reserve. It is 30-meter water-resistant. The elegant look of the watch is further enhanced by a chocolate brown, hand-sewn, square-scaled alligator strap with 18K yellow gold folding clasp. read more

Patek Philippe Calatrava watches reflect the best traditions of elegant classical watchmaking. In 2009, the collection has been enlarged by a new exclusive watch - the Calatrava Officier Ref. 5153.

The 18K yellow gold case measures 38 mm in diameter. The case construction incorporates a Bassine-style bezel and a one-of-a-kind turban-shaped crown. The horns feature rounded ends and visible screw attachments. The sapphire crystal case back is shielded by a hinged anti-dust cover.

The timepiece boasts 30-meter water-resistance. It is presented on a matt chocolate brown alligator strap with large square scales.
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The Patek Philippe brand chose the Calatrava Cross as the brand's logo - in the past it was used as the Knighthood's emblem.It is noteworthy that the Calatrava case was meant to reflect the philosophy of the Bauhaus school of art and architecture established in Germany. read more

The hand-stitched strap is made of alligator leather of black color with 16-mm prong buckle in platinum.The power reserve of the Patek Philippe Ref. read more

The majestic watches drew the attention of avid collectors from all parts of the world, including Italy, Germany, and Hong Kong.The Patek Philippe Ref. read more

The Patek Philippe Ref. 4973R Annual Calendar watch is a dazzling variation of the brand's famous annual calendar watch, a real sensation that joined the ladies collection in 2005. The 18K gold case of the ladies' watch is pave-set with 431 round brilliant diamonds. The crown radiates with 14 round brilliants, while the tang buckle is adorned with 27.

A white mother of pearl dial is completed with Breguet numerals. Day of the week and month are presented in the two small dials, with the elegant moon-phase disc and the date display found below. The watch goes on a crocodile leather strap.

The Caliber 315 S QA LU movement is revealed through the sapphire crystal window in the case back read more

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce watch line destined for elegant ladies has been joined by a new haute joaillerie variation. The 18K white gold case of the watch is set with 387 round brilliant diamonds. The folding clasp is set with 86 diamonds; the crown is embellished with a single round brilliant diamond, mounted culet up.

The "Honey Beige" Aquanaut Luce joins the "Pure White", and "Mysterious Black" variants created before; the names have been suggested by the colors of the tropical rubber straps and embossed grid-pattern dials. Each Patek Philippe Ref. 5069G watch has a screw-down winding crown, and is 120-meter water resistant. It is powered by the self-winding 330 SC caliber.  read more

Tiffany Co and Patek Philippe announce the opening of a Patek Philippe salon to take place in April 2008. The salon, the first in the U.S., in Tiffany's New York flagship store, will exclusively showcase the renowned timepieces of the legendary watchmaker.
Located on the mezzanine in Tiffany's flagship store at 5th Avenue and 57th Street, the 3,000-square-foot salon will display Patek Philippe horological masterpieces. read more

The sapphire crystal case back allows true watch connoisseurs to admire the majestic finishing of the exclusive Patek Philippe caliber, revealing Cotes de Geneve, anglage and circular graining decoration. The Caliber 240 proudly displays the coveted Geneva Seal, implying the highest traditional quality corresponding to the strict standards set by Canton of Geneva.  read more

Many experts consider timepieces created by Patek Philippe to be the finest in the world. The marvelous collection of watches displayed at the Patek Philippe museum is divided into two departments. read more