Founded in 1839 in Geneva, Patek Philippe stands as the pinnacle of Swiss watchmaking—synonymous with innovation, heritage, and uncompromising craftsmanship. The brand was co-founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, later joined by French watchmaker Adrien Philippe, the inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. From the outset, Patek Philippe set itself apart with technical sophistication. It holds over 100 patents, including milestones like the perpetual calendar mechanism for pocket watches (1889), the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar (1925), and the groundbreaking Calibre 89, one of the most complicated mechanical watches ever made. Known for its understated elegance and legacy of hand-finishing, Patek Philippe has long been the choice of royalty, statesmen, and collectors. Models like the Calatrava, Nautilus, and Grand Complications represent the brand’s design evolution, from classical dress watches to sport-luxury icons. To this day, it remains an independent, family-owned manufacture fiercely guarding its autonomy and traditions while continuing to push horological boundaries.