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 Nautilus Rosę Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set 5719/10R-010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn mens Nautilus wristwatch crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a stunning pave diamond dial with 3 baguette cut hour markers and a ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 18k RG Diamond Index Dial Auto Men's 40mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R-001 18k Rosegold Diamond Index Dial Automatic Men's Watch, 2018. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.5 inches. Includes original box and papers. Pl...
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/54 18k YG Champagne Diamond Dial Quartz 26mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus 4700/54 Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Quartz Women's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 5.5 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe "Twenty 4" with Diamonds-Set Bezel in 18K Rose Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
A timeless expression of elegance and romance, the Patek Philippe "Twenty 4" Reference PPC 7300/1200R-010 RG750 is crafted entirely in luxurious 18K rose gold. Its beautifully rounde...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 4700/055J Cream Dial Pave Diamond Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2248 Brand Patek Philippe Model Nautilus Reference 4700/055J Year 1990s Dial Cream Diamond Dial Case Factory Pave Diamond Bezel, 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Diamond Bracelet, 18k Ye...
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R Tiffany&Co Taupe Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R Ladies Watch. 32mm 18K rose gold case and factory diamond bezel. Tiffany & Co taupe dial with luminous rose gold hands and index hour markers. The dat...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 in 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds Ref. 4910, 2010
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, BE
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 in 18K rose gold with a chocolate dial, set with 34 diamonds totaling 0.66 ct. Ref. 4910, circa 2010. Comes with box and papers. 125g
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage watch steel/yellow gold and diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage Lady steel/yellow gold 18k with factory diamonds. Ladies' wrist watch, ref. 4700/52. Stainless steel/yellow gold 18K, case number 2876844, bezel set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7011/1R-001 18k RG Silver Arabic Dial Quartz 34mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7011/1R-001 Rose Gold Silver Arabic Dial Quartz Women's Watch. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 5.5 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. No. 4700/153
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and luxurious 1994 Patek Philippe timepiece features a champagne dial with a date window at 3 o’clock, encrusted with factory rubies (0.13 carat) and diamonds, all set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel All Diamond Moon Phase Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This luxurious Patek Philippe Nautilus timepiece combines the brand’s iconic design with an exquisite array of aftermarket diamonds for a truly dazzling look. The 40mm stainless stee...
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 5711 All Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Triple row of round shape Diamonds (aftermarket) Dial: All round sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4920R-001 18k Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Chocolate Dial Ladies Watch This beautiful Patek Philippe Twenty4/4920R/001 Watch is in excellent condition and is read...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 86285 Datejust Master Piece All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: All Diamond 18k Rose gold Dial: All Diamond dial with rose gold Roman numerals. Date ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 18948 Day-Date 18k Mother of Pearl Masterpiece Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of pearl Dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch This stunning Cartier Panthere Divine Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Cartier Model: Pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
