Patek Philippe SA

April 3, 2023

5 Types of Watches Define the Market

The options for building a solid collection of timepieces are almost limitless, but choices from these categories would be a good start. Watches have evolved well […]
December 16, 2022

A Strawberry-Shaped Bag and the Season’s Other Most Joyful Accessories

Ahead of the holidays, a roundup of singular pieces suffused with festive spirit. From a trompe l’oeil paint can to a handbag with wheels, the standout […]
October 20, 2022

Succession, Nepotism or Just a New Generation in Watches?

Whatever you call it, these young leaders are changing the way their brands do business. In the past few years, the watch world — especially independent, […]
July 22, 2022

Want a New Watch? Put Your Name Right Here.

Waiting lists are becoming more common, and everyone has a different opinion on the reason. Luxury watch brands have always liked the concept of a waiting […]
January 12, 2020

Patek Philippe Commands the Future

GENEVA — Thierry Stern looked pleased when, in an interview in early December, he said 2019 would be a record year for Patek Philippe. “I’m not […]
November 30, 2017

For Wood, It’s Time to Shine

It’s a humble material found throughout our homes and offices as well as in the forests and gardens outdoors. In some traditions, it has been the […]
November 15, 2017

The Watch World’s Billion Dollar Babies

Switzerland is home to hundreds of watch companies, the majority of which are small, relatively obscure operations that sell just enough to cover their production costs. […]
September 19, 2017

The Virtues of Vintage Watches

Even as luxury watch brands have battled retail challenges over the last few years, high-end vintage timepieces have been selling for record-setting prices, especially hard-to-find pieces […]
July 11, 2017

On Time: Patek Philippe to Open a Pop-Up Museum in New York

On Time By ALEX WILLIAMS As Rolls-Royce is to automobiles, Patek Philippe is to watches: exquisitely crafted, rich with legacy, and, with prices starting around $20,000 […]
March 23, 2017

Watch Archives Prove Their Worth

When three guests spent more than $4 million on new Jaeger-LeCoultre watches during a recent visit to the company’s heritage gallery in Switzerland, their host, Philippe […]