It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
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Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Platinum Men's Watch 5098 P (or 5098P) - Manual winding. Gondolo. Platinum tonneau shaped case with exposition back (32mm x 50mm). Silver guilloche...
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4824G White Dial Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Gondolo 4824G Ladies' Watch. 22mm by 28mm 18K white gold case. White dial with black hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Black leather strap with 18K white gold buc...
18k Gold
$24,757Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 0.91 in
Patek Philippe For Gübelin 4457/1 Double Signed 18K Gold 23mm Manual Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Double signed vintage Patek Philippe for Gübelin ref. 4457/1 manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, black square minute track, b...
18k Gold
Very Rare Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Watch Ref. 4831
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Watch Ref. 4831 - Quartz. Ellipse. Yellow Gold with Diamond bezel and articulated lugs ( 35 mm ). White Roman Dial. Black Patek Philippe ...
Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a silvered dial with a small seconds display at 6 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Tonneau Shape Wristwatch with Carved Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe, Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Ref. 3528 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA: 1970 DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT ...
White Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement in working condition. Features a sub-second dial, calibre 9"90, tonneau-shaped case, elongated lugs, and the prestigious Geneva Seal. Applied hour indexes and tonneau-shaped cases are typical of the industrial designs of the 1940s. Elegant, and sleek lines inspired by American automobile design of the time. ✔ Manufacturer: Patek Philippe ✔ Circa 1943 ✔ Case Number: 793 ✔ Ref Number: 425J ✔ Model: "Tegolino" ✔ Material: 18K yellow gold ✔Calibre: Manual, cal. 9-90, 18 jewels ✔ Bracelet/Strap: Alligator ✔ Clasp/Buckle: 14K gold (signed) ✔ Dimensions: 20mm Width, 40mm Length ✔ Signed: Dial and movement Leather strap and 14k gold buckle not original Patek Philippe parts...
18k Gold
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe "24" Ladies Steel and Diamond Quartz Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Patek Philippe "24" Reference 4900 / 10A-001 Wrist watch, 30 x 25 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case with Factory set Diamonds, Sapphire Crown, Quartz movement, Ivory Dial ...
Diamond, Steel
Patek Philippe 2545 Vintage Water Resistant Large version of the 96 Circa. 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2545J; Vintage screw down water resistant Calatrava, measuring 32mm. This reference model replaced the Ref. 96 with a water resistant case, and measur...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910/10A-011 SS White Dial Quartz Women's 25mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910/10A-011 Stainless Steel White Dial Quartz Women's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 5.25 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Vermeil W1002753 925 Plated Cream Dial Unisex Watch 24MM
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Vermeil Plated Cream Dial Manual Watch, circa 1990s. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7 inches. Original box and papers are not included. Please note that this piece...
Vermeil
Cartier Panthere W25027B6 18k Two Tone Quartz White Dial Women's Watch 27MM
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere 18K Two Tone White Dial Quartz Watch, circa 2005. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 5.75 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296G-010 18k WG White Gold Stick Dial Auto Men's 38mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296G-010 18K White Gold White Gold Stick Dial Automatic Men's Watch, 2013. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7 inches. Includes original papers; box is n...
White Gold
Cartier Panthere W25029B6 18k Two Tone Quartz Silver Dial Women's Watch 22mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere 18K Two Tone Silver Dial Quartz Watch, circa 2002. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.5 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Cal 5396G-011 18k WG Silver Index Dial Auto Men's 38mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Cal 5396G-011 White Gold Silver Index Dial Automatic Men's Watch, 2022. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7 inches. Includes original papers; box is not incl...
White Gold
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
A true icon of the much-coveted category of World Time watches, this rare model represents an important milestone in the history of one of the brand's signature complications.
