Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is a watch manufacturer from Switzerland. It was launched in 1851 and immediately focused on luxury watches. Patek Philippe watches are entirely created in-house, including the movements, among them some of the world’s outstanding calibers. Novelties presented in Patek Philippe watches are, among others, split-seconds hand, perpetual calendar, minute repeater and chronograph.

Patek produces self-winding automatic movements and manual calibers. Early in 21st century Patek introduced the silicon escapement wheel. The vintage Patek Philippe watch market and the demand for used Patek watches is high which is why the resale value of a vintage Patek watch tends to be better than the average of other watch brands. WatchTime covers the full range of Patek Philippe watches, including the Patek Philippe Calatrave, Patek Philippe Replica, Patek Philippe Nautilus, with Patek Philippe price lists and more details about the latest Patek Philippe prices. A Patek Philippe watch is regarded as a luxury object to be bestowed to the next generation; vintage Patek Philippe pocket watches have fetched high prices at Patek watch auctions.

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Just Say the Word: Pronouncing Tough Watch Terms

Parlay voo fransay? If not, you may be having a helluva time pronouncing many common watch terms. That’s because French isn’t just the language of lovemaking, it’s also the language of watchmaking. Here’s a pronunciation guide for some hard-to-say watch terms (two of them, “tachymeter” and “telemeter” aren’t French, but they’re so often mispronounced they...

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Jun 21, 2009 by Norma Buchanan

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Steve McQueen’s Rolex Brings Record $234,000

Steve McQueen’s Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512 brought $234,000 including buyer’s premium at Antiquorum’s summer sale in New York City yesterday, setting a world record for that reference. Another McQueen item, his Scott Super Squirrel motorcycle painted by Von Dutch brought the highest bid of the day at $276,000. The Heuer Monaco McQueen wore during the...

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Jun 12, 2009 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. NYC Spring Sale Brings $2.7 Million

Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers held its first New York City auction on June 4. The sale included 293 timepieces. Seventy-three percent of the lots sold for a total of more than $2,707,150. More than 50 bidders were present in the auction room, and online bidders participated from Italy, Switzerland, Macao, Portugal, Japan, Dubai, and across...

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Jun 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s June Sale: Steve McQueen, FDR, and More

Antiquorum’s June 11 auction in New York will include timepieces associated with American icons including Steve McQueen, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Frank Sinatra, and others, well as collector pieces including a Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 dating to 1941, a mid-1990s Patek Ref. 3970, and an A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” produced in 1996.

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Jun 3, 2009 by WatchTime

Unique Patek Pilot’s Watch Brings $1.7 Million

At Christie’s May 11 Geneva sale, a private Swiss museum paid SFr.1,891,000 ($1,734,862) for a unique, oversize aviator’s wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. The 55mm timepiece features splittable center seconds and an hour angle dial. This is the only watch of its kind known to exist, and until the sale, there was no mention of...

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May 21, 2009 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s Sale Brings Over $3 Million

Sotheby’s May 10 Geneva sale brought a total of $3,077,240. The top selling lot was number 147, a Patek Philippe platinum split seconds chronograph, Ref. 5959P, which sold for $297,468 against a pre-sale estimate of $250,000 to $350,000. The sale was 74.8% sold by lot and 73.7 % by value.

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May 18, 2009 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s Geneva Sale Brings World Record

Antiquorum’s May 10 Geneva sale realized SFr. 6,520,180. Of the 331 lots, 80% were sold, representing 134.62% in value. A Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 (lot 161) brought the highest price of the day. The stainless steel split-seconds chronograph, one of only two stainless steel split-seconds watches known to exist, sold to a European collector for...

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May 11, 2009 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s May Sale Includes Patek 1436, 5016

On May 9 and 10 Antiquorum will auction over 300 watches and clocks at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva. The highlight of the sale is a Patek Philippe Ref. 1436, stainless steel split-seconds chronograph, pictured below. This piece is one of four known examples of which three survived, and one of only two first...

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Apr 22, 2009 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s Collector Timepieces in Geneva

On May 10 at Geneva’s Beau-Rivage Hotel, Sotheby’s will offer vintage and modern collectible timepieces including Patek Philippe Refs. 5959P and 2499 (fourth series), and a historically important gold, enamel and diamond presentation pocket watch most likely made for King Ludwig II of Bavaria circa 1880.

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Apr 20, 2009 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s Geneva Auction Features Patek 5959

Sotheby’s May 10 auction of fine timepieces at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in Geneva will feature treasures old and new. The star among the modern offerings is a Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref. 5959P. This piece, estimated at between $250,000 and $350,000, contains Patek’s first fully in-house chronograph calibre, CHF 27-525PS, which, at 5.25mm, is the...

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Apr 20, 2009 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. Watchmaking Masterpieces

On 4 June in New York City, Patrizzi & Co. will auction a collection of watchmaking masterpieces including Patek Philippe references 2499 third series and 3940 first series, so-called 58/60. Pieces to be auctioned will be on display June 1 – 3 at Patrizzi & Co. 595 Madison Ave., Sixth Floor, NY, NY. Additional exhibitions...

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Apr 19, 2009 by WatchTime

Patek Ladies’ Nautilus and Rose Gold Calatrava

Following the relaunch of the Nautilus men’s collection in 2006, Patek Philippe presents a new Nautilus ladies’ line for 2009. Design and technical elements from the men’s line carry over. The new ladies’ Nautilus models are available in 18K white or rose gold with precious diamonds (Ref. 7010/1) or with a satin-finished bezel (Ref. 7011/1),...

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Apr 7, 2009 by WatchTime

Daytona Brings World Record Price at Auction

A vintage Ref. 6270 Rolex Daytona in 18k gold brought a world record Sfr. 360,000 at Antiquorum’s Spring sale in Geneva, held March 28 and 29. The record-setting Daytona’s bezel contains 28 baguette diamonds. Patek Philippe wristwatches also performed well. An 18k yellow gold Ref. 2499/100 perpetual calendar produced in 1980 brought SFr. 312,000, and...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Patek Calatrava Officer’s Watch Ref. 5153

For 2009 Patek Philippe introduces the Ref. 5153 Calatrava officer’s watch in 18 karat yellow gold. The 38 mm 5153 succeeds the smaller 5053, and its case combines hallmarks of the Calatrava and officer styles: a highly-polished bezel, straight lugs with screwed strap bars, a knurled turban-style crown, and a hinged case back. The dial...

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Apr 6, 2009 by WatchTime

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