“Once you have Patek Philippe, nothing will ever be the same again.” they say... We listed the reasons why.

Patek Philippe is one of the brands that makes goosebumps every time we hear its name. Combining simplicity and resourcefulness with horology, design and excellent craftsmanship, the brand is loved by many watch collectors - sometimes even worshiped. Let’s look at the reasons behind together.

Rarity

Patek Philippe is said to have produced less than 1 million watches since the day it was founded in 1839. It takes an average of nine months for the brand to produce the simplest model by leaning on every fine detail, and an average of two years for a more complicated timepiece. In this process, of course, demand increases and supply-demand balance deteriorates. The recent 5711 madness is exactly the result of such a process. For 5711, the relatively more accessible model of the brand, you can either enter the waiting list that can last for years or pay more than the retail for a pre-owned sample.

Design and DNA of Patek Philippe

We’d be safe to say that Patek’s true beauty lies in its movements. Each of the parts is finished by hand, and when looked at in detail, they offer an eye-watering beauty. The dial design likewise ‘usually’ fascinates the user. Faceted baton markers, hand-polished hands, and fine details make the brand shine.

Patek’s DNA has no such shortcuts. For many brands and watchmakers, the case is more like a supporting actor thus outsourced or machine-made. Patek, on the other hand, manufactures the cases itself, in one piece made of gold or platinum. The brand is still using the traditional case manufacturing techniques of the 1800s, which is rarely performed these days. This technique forms the brand’s DNA just like its timepieces merely looked after for the next generations.

Power of Archive

Every watch produced by the brand is in the archives of Patek Philippe. You can see the production and original sales date for each Patek since 1839. Meticulously detailing the history of each watch, the documents mark a special point in the lives of Patek owners. These records do not include the names of the owners, but you know that royal family members, presidents, and celebrities are on these pages. Imagine; perhaps your current Patek may have celebrated the beginning of another man’s new life, a birth date, or a dream that came true. It’s up to your imagination...