THE IRREPLACEABLE SKILL OF HAND-FINISHING

Patek Philippe

The jewel in the crown of a Patek Philippe watch is the fact that, from its case and dial to its beating heart, it has been finished by hand by a dedicated, trained specialist, with skills passed down through generations.

ABOUT PATEK PHILIPPE

Since the 1600s, Geneva has been a center of excellence for rare handcrafts, and throughout its own history, Patek Philippe has flown the flag for the artisans and their incredible work. The specialist artistic techniques used to decorate timepieces have a long and glorious history at Patek Philippe. Here we learn about the company’s artisans, their skills, and the Stern family’s unique commitment to rare handcrafts past, present and future.