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Patek Philippe: The Art of Fine Watchmaking

Patek Philippe watches are considered by watch connouseurs to be the finest watches made. As an independent owned company, Patek Philippe enjoys total creative freedom to design, produce and assemble what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world. With its vast experience and more than 70 patents to its credit, Patek Philippe is the only manufacture that crafts all of its mechanical movements according to the strict specifications of the Patek Philippe Seal. These refined   watches, proudly handed down from one generation to the next, are the result of latest-generation technology combined with traditional watchmaking know-how. Patek Philippe watches are horological works of art. “Patek Philippe is a true “watch manufacture” meaning that we regulate all stages in the making of our watches, from design to production, from assembly and finish to distribution. The uniquely comprehensive nature of our production method has many important benefits. Certain traditional skills and tools, which have not changed for hundreds of years, can still be used on a daily basis. The knowledge ) and know-how of our master watchmakers is passed on to new generations. We also preserve the traditional “Art of Fine Watchmaking”, the criteria of which were established by the Republic of Geneva in 1886, with the creation of the Geneva Seal. Patek Philippe makes most of it’s watches only in small numbers , from as little as five to a few hundred for more well known models. When you own a Patek Philippe, you possess something of rare value. Since 1839, we have kept a record in our archives of every single timepiece bearing the Patek Philippe name. Besides being useful for practical purposes like repairs and cleaning, it is a demonstration of their continuing interest in each timepiece and a reminder of how individual each watch is, both to its owner and to us. Patek Philippe honors the notion that man is capable of creating art through the manufacture of timepieces. Popular Patek Philippe watches include the classic Patek Philippe Calatrava, the Patek Philippe Nautilus an elegant sportswatch and the iconic Ladies Patek Philippe Twenty4.