Back in 2012, Patek Philippe introduced the Diamond Ribbon Ref. 4968. That whimsical title bears reference to a watch inspired by the swirling silk ribbons used in rhythmic gymnastics: the?ribbon in this particular case?is interpreted as 273 diamonds, and what arguably is the most interesting detail of them is the way they gradually increase in size as the [...]

Patek Philippe released the original ref. 5270 watch in 2011, which we covered here. I am not normally a major Patek Philippe watch lover, but this model did it for me on various levels. I would say that if I had to choose something in the Patek Philippe watch collection, it would be some version of the Patek Philippe 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. [...]

For 2014 and the brands 175th anniversary, Patek Philippe has released one of the?their?most complicated wristwatches of all time. This is no doubt inspired by the companys iconic Henry Graves Supercomplication pocket watch that was originally delivered in the 1930s and that will be re-auctione [...]

As Patek Philippe celebrates their 175th anniversary, the major auction houses are celebrating too. Auction houses have done very well over the last few years, thanks to the brands popularity among collectors, when it comes to their rarest and most exclusive timepieces. On November 9, 2014, in Geneva, Christies will hold its [...]

When Sothebys?sold the Patek Philippe Supercomplication in 1999, it became the most expensive watch ever sold, fetching a whopping??$11,002,500. Or did it? Actually, as Bloomberg revealed?in 2012?based on some court documents,?the winning buyer,?Qatari Royal Family member Sheik [...]

I scream, you scream, we all scream for steel Pateks! Even a casual watch enthusiast will likely recognize the importance of a Baselworld where Patek Philippe launched two new complicated steel watches. We showed you the new 5960 annual calendar chronograph here, but now its time to check out my favorite of this new duo from Patek, the [...]

Two high-complication steel sport watches from Patek Philippe were the major hits for the brand at the 2014 edition of Baselworld. People get a bit more excited about steel Patek timepieces because they have historically been keen to increase in value due to their rarity. Today, you dont frequently fi [...]

For top-tier brands like Patek Philippe,?exotic materials such as gold, in all its hues, and platinum are almost exclusively used when it comes to their more complicated models, while steel is primarily reserved for the sportier and/or simpler pieces, like the Nautilus and the Aquanaut. The irony this creates is that once st [...]

Steel lovers can rejoice as 2014 is about high-complication steel models from Patek such as this new Nautilus ref. 5990/1A. When it comes to Patek Philippe, the Nautilus design is one that needs no introduction. ?While I wouldnt consider myself an expert on the brand, I am fairly certain that their latest definitely has some new tricks up its sleeve.With the name Nautilus Tr [...]

William (left) with Christies International Watch Department Head Aurel Bacs (right) A Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 (middle)Christies, the renowned auction house, will have yet another Important Watches auction event in Geneva on November 11, 2013. Here in New York, I personally received a special preview. I wa [...]

Gondolo is a historic name in the Patek Philippe family made popular by a few recent timepieces of the last decade or so. For 2013, a technically beautiful new version of the Ref. 5200 Gondolo arrives with the Swiss brands lovely (deep breath) in-house made caliber 28-20 REC 8J IRM C J manually wound movement that incorporates a lot of the mode [...]

Earlier this week, Patek Philippe announced that they have produced a follow up to their most complicated watch ever, the ref 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon. The new Sky Moon Tourbillon model, reference 6002G, offers a more elaborate packaging of the 13 complications included in the reference 5002 Sky Moon. Indeed, much of the buzz crea [...]

When I hear the name Calatrava I think of?Patek Philippe, and when I think about Patek Philippe I think about tradition. Tradition in the sense of a watch meaning a lot of things. It usually implies timeless design, and often a retention of values that your father or grandfather would have probably recognized. Traditional watches are a cornerstone of the luxu [...]

For the?Only Watch 2013 charity auction, Patek Philippe has produced a one-of-a-kind version of the discontinued ref. 5004 in titanium called the 5004T. While Patek Philippe has produced titanium watches in the past, they are exceedingly rare and none that I can find have been produced as part of a series. That means that all titanium Patek Philippe [...]

Sponsored PostThe catalogue for Fellows 15th April Vintage Modern Wrist Watches Auction is now available to view online, presenting the usual eclectic mix of watches with something for every budget. That said; collectors looking for something special not will be disappointed. Below we highlight one contemporary watch for men, one for ladies an [...]

When Patek Philippe started to release white-dialed versions of their popular Nautilus model I was intrigued. It was a very fresh color for their sport line, and while it wasnt a radical difference, it isnt something weve seen in this collection before. White dials are difficult to include in sport watches for a single reason darkness legibility.Sport watches have lu [...]

While I would not tend to be a person who checks off full pave or dragon dial on the list of things I like in watches for my self, this diamond studded version of the Patek Philippe Nautilus with an engraved enamel dragon dial is really beautiful. They call is the reference 5720/1 Dragon in white gold, and it is part of a col [...]

Los Angeles is the first US city with a dedicated Patek Philippe brand boutique store (previously discussed here), and I got a chance to check it out recently. I have to say, the ambiance there is really lovely. While there I had a rare opportunity to interview Patek Philippe President Thierry Stern. I discussed the unique?interview in more detail in an article on Forbe [...]

While the famous high-end watch maker Patek Philippe certainly has other mono-brand boutiques in other parts of the world, they will open their very first American stand-alone boutique this month in July of 2012. The location is Los Angeles on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Patek Philippe timepieces have been featured in the watch and jewelry store Gearys [...]

The 5130G is an extremely classic Patek Phillipe watch with a look most any watch lover will recognize. Its world time feature is a signature complication that has been in the Patek Philippe family for a long time. Other high-end brands of course have their own version of the double disc based world-time function, but many consider Pateks rendition to be the curren [...]