Patek Philippe

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New Patek Philippe Watches 2024: Aquanaut, Nautilus And Beyond

Every year, the new products of certain manufactures are eagerly awaited and discussed. This also goes for the new watches to emerge from Patek Philippe, for example. As for this year, some of these launches could be found on Instagram…

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Unique in Every Way: The Father And Son Behind Horology Ancienne on Two Exceptional Minute Repeaters

“Suppose my house was on fire, I had to get out as quickly as possible, and could only save one thing: it would be this watch.” Our conversation with the father and son behind the highly respected Instagram watch collector…

Swisswatches 24 Days of Christmas: Top Watches of 2023

It’s been another extraordinary year for us all, and the watch world is no exception. That is why the Swisswatches team sat down once more to comprise a list of our top watches of 2023. From anniversary models to world…

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Patek Philippe November Releases

Yesterday morning at 9 AM (CET), with a quick refresh of my safari page, Patek Philippe dropped seven new watches to its sports collections. All of them carry precious stones and are aimed towards the female clientele of the brand.…

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A Hidden Gem: Patek Philippe Aquanaut ‘Luce’ Ref. 5261R-001

It seems that over the last decade, Swiss watch manufacturers have been taking a leaf or two out of the tech companies’ books. As well as getting more sophisticated, their new releases seem to be getting larger in diameter almost…

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An 85th Birthday Watch: The Patek Philippe Ref. 1938P-001 Created in Honour of Philippe Stern

It is a touching tribute to his father: as Philippe Stern turns 85 on 10 November, his son, Thierry Stern, will introduce the world to the Reference 1938P-001, limited to a mere 30 pieces. Thus, the current President will pay homage…

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Forget About Money: This One’s for the Dreamers

They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation.  Alexander: Today we are going to play the millionaire lottery. That means: we talk about our three favourites in each…

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Patek Philippe Boutique Hamburg

Swisswatches is delighted to present the watch community with the industry’s very first ‘Boutique Travel Guide’. In this new segment, we will share not only the very best watch boutiques in town, but also the other most exciting things available…

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Only Watch 2023: The Highlights

Only Watch, the world’s largest watch auction for charity, will take place for the tenth time in Geneva on November 5th. Over 50 watch manufacturers have each donated a unique timepiece created especially for the occasion. The proceeds of this…

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An Exhibition of Vital Importance to Thierry Stern: Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts Tokyo

Patek Philippe has enjoyed a presence in Japan for 150 years, with watchmaking held in high esteem throughout the country. The interplay of precision and aesthetics is not simply a matter of taste, but rather an interest that is deeply…

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A Journey Through Time: Touring the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva with Director Peter Frieß

Museums are a popular way to spend one’s weekend. A place to take the kids, discover key moments in history, and immerse oneself in everything from portraits at the Louvre to mummified priests at the British Museum. The Patek Philippe…

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Top Lots of the Phillips Auction: The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Phillips has been a first port of call for auctions of classic wristwatches for the past seven years. This success can clearly be attributed to the work of Aurel Bacs, whose catalogues already set standards during his time at Christie’s.…