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Patek Philippe & Co. is a Swiss watch brand that has been producing exceptional timepieces since its inception in 1839. This luxury brand is known for its precision, elegance, and durability, and has been a favorite of wealthy and sophisticated collectors for generations. Patek Philippe watches are not only renowned for their mechanical precision but also for their intricate designs that reflect years of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The company remains one of the last independent Geneva watch manufacturers and is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world.
1839
Patek Philippe & Co. is founded in Geneva, Switzerland by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe
1851
Patek Philippe wins a medal at the Great Exhibition in London for its precision watches
1902
The company produces its first wristwatch for a woman
1925
The Calatrava design is introduced, becoming one of the brand's most iconic models
1933
The company produces the "Graves Supercomplication," a pocket watch with 24 complications that is considered the most complicated watch ever made at the time
1976
The company introduces the Nautilus, a sports watch designed by renowned watch designer Gérald Genta
1989
Patek Philippe celebrates its 150th anniversary and unveils the Calibre 89, a pocket watch with 33 complications, including a perpetual calendar, a moon phase, and a celestial chart
2001
The company introduces the Twenty-4 collection, its first line of ladies' watches
2019
The company unveils the Ref. 5212A-001, a weekly calendar watch with an innovative new function and design that pays homage to vintage timepieces.
