Patek Philippe, the Geneva maison founded in the nineteenth century, sits at the summit of Swiss high watchmaking, producing complicated timepieces that regularly command record prices at auction.
The independent, family owned company has cultivated an image of heritage and permanence, famously suggesting that its watches are held in trust for the next generation.
Its complications, from perpetual calendars to minute repeaters, showcase the technical craft that has long distinguished the finest Swiss watchmakers.
Patek Philippe’s standing underlines Switzerland’s dominance at the very top of the global watch market.
