Tag: Patek Philippe
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Small Bench, Big Needle: What Rexhepi’s Aiguille d’Or Says About an Industry at War With Itself
On 7 November, 2026, the Oscars of watchmaking handed their top award to a 39-year-old independent whose entire operation could fit in Patek Philippe’s reception area. That’s not a coincidence. It’s a confession. On Saturday night in Geneva, in a former hydroelectric power station, the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève did what it does…
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Top 6 luminaries of contemporary watchmaking and their timeless treasures
In an era where time is perpetually displayed on screens of smartphones and digital devices, the traditional wristwatch stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship and aesthetic prestige. Today’s top watchmakers blend centuries-old techniques with cutting-edge innovation to create pieces that are much more than mere timekeepers; they are symbols of status, luxury, and unparalleled…
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Timeless Icons: Watches That Defined High-End Watchmaking Recent History
In the world of horology, certain timepieces stand out as paragons of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistry. These watches not only mark significant milestones in the history of high-end watchmaking but also continue to shape the industry today. As we delve into the annals of horological history, we discover a select few that have had a…
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Only Watch 2021 is stratospheric: 55 unique timepieces by the world’s finest watchmakers to be auctioned for scientific research
Only Watch is a biennial charity auction of unique watches for research on muscular dystrophies. In 8 editions €70+ millions were raised. On November 6, 2021; 55 luxury timepieces will be auctioned to support scientific research and find a cure on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating genetic disease affecting one in 3000 male births.…
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Patek Philippe presents the richest Rare Handcrafts collection ever to be on display
Since the early days of mechanical watchmaking, artisans have always invested considerable care in decorating their clocks and watches. Timepieces were mainly beautiful, artistically finished treasures before they advanced to become reliable precision instruments. In Geneva, the individual decorative techniques found fertile ground in the famous “Fabrique” where all watchmaking-related occupations were assembled. Since…
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With four new Nautilus models, Patek Philippe offers a new interpretation of casual elegance
At the Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021, Swiss luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe provided a place of honor for its legendary Nautilus collection. Following the announcement that 2021 will be the last production year of the stainless steel model Ref. 5711/1A, Patek Philippe unveiled a totally new olive green sunburst dial for this icon…