It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
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Patek Philippe 1950s Yellow 18K Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Naples, IT
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Savonnette Pocket Watch Triple Signed 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1891 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 65.3 grams Case: 47mm, 57mm to end of crown stem Serial: 256368 Signed...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Silver Deck Chronometer
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This distinguished 1911 Patek Philippe naval deck chronometer showcases precision timekeeping at its finest. The timepiece almost certainly garnered second-prize honors at the presti...
Silver
Patek Philippe manual wind Deck clock from 1926
By Patek Philippe
Located in Ermatingen, TG
90mm Patek Philippe Deck watch with Silver dial, Enamel Hour markers Geneva Observatory rating of quality '' Extra'' Gilt brass, 21 jewels, movement is double stamped with Geneva ha...
Brass
Patek Philippe ref 600 Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Patek Philippe reference 600 Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case, 18 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement. Original and Mint condition Silve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 mm, thickness 11 mm Dial: White enamel with black Arabic Breguet numerals...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Retailed by H. Pleister 312 Regent Street London. C1880s. Dial: The beautiful white e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
An exceptional and historically significant Patek Philippe pocket watch, manufactured on January 13, 1891, during the golden era of Geneva watchmaking. This watch features a classic ...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Patek Philippe Pocket Watch with Arabic Numerals in 18k Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Patek Philippe Ref. 258729 white face pocket watch in 18K yellow gold. Featuring a mechanical hand winding movement, Arabic numeral hour...
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s Patek Philippe & Cie Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Patek Philippe Circa early 1920s 43.4 mm face
18k Gold
Patek Philippe & Cie. A Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1914
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe & Cie Genève. A Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed by Federico Tornotti Torino-Roma C1914. Dial: The super white enamel dial signed Patek Philippe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Matching Gold Chain (13.43grams) C1960. Dial: A beautiful silver opaline dial signed Patek Philippe Genève with batons...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys. Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals. Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition, Working condition t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with bla...
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in valatie, NY
Waltham Size "O" 14KT Yellow Gold Triple Case Open Face Pocket Watch With Fleur de Lis Fob Pin. The case is hallmarked "WARRANTED 14K TO ASSAY" and "Leon W.C. Co.," these cases were ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boston, MA
A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters case accented with black enamel. The ...
18k Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flamor Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Vintage pocket watch, the case is round and engraved with plant motifs all around. The back is gold-plated, engraved, and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bautte & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Keywind Pendant Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bautte & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pendant Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1850's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 10 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This lovely ladies pendant watch...
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged between 4 and 5 o'clock. Glass has a crack between 9 and 10 o'clock. 18k Gold Longines Pocket Watch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold 4830G
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Ellipse by Patek Philippe. Features a white mother of pearl dial with diamond set hour markers and Arabic numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a quar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Yellow Gold Hunter Pocket Watch
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen 18k gold pocket watch. Hunter. Important and beautiful collectors watch. Minimal signs of wear.
18k Gold
Pocket Watch Chain 56 Yellow Gold Purple Box, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Yellow Gold Watch Russian Chain. Created around 1900 Stamped 56 for Gold Hallmark and Cyliric F for the jeweller name. Russian Gold Watch Chain has a complete package for a gentlemen...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding . 18K Yellow Gold Case, monogrammed. Signed Patek Philippe & Co. ( 45 mm ) with bla...
Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Patek Philippe for M. Schooler New Orleans Pocket Watch. 38 M.M. 14K Multi Color, applied decorations Hunting case with inside Gold Dust cover Cuvette. 18 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, matching movement and case serial numbers. Porcelain dial with Black Roman Numerals and a sub seconds hand, the dial is printed with the name of M. Scooler a fine retailer jewelry store in new Orleans that opened in the 1840s and closed around 1900 Patek Philippe...
Gold, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe 18ct Rose Gold Gondolo Pocket Watch 1903
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Gondolo Open Face Pocket Watch, C1903 Dial: The unusual white enamel dial with heavy Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe A Rare Gold Enamel & Diamond Fob Watch C1899
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe A Rare 18ct Rose Gold Enamel & Diamond keyless Lever Fob Watch C1899. Dial: The unusual white enamel dial with Breguet style hour numerals and red Arabic numerals...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 18k Solid Gold Open Face Pocket Watch 32mm Circa 1920s RA696
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Patek Philippe open face, keyless pocket watch, c.1920s, in excellent aesthetic and working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe. A Rare Rose Gold Pocket Watch C1905
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Rose Gold, Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch with a Gold Chain, C1905. Dial: A perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track wi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Gold Open Face Pocket Watch circa 1920's Exhibition Back
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch / Exhibition Back METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925-1930 DIMENSIONS / S...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Pocket Watch Contract Case
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Hunter-Case Pocket Watch, Dial And Case Signed J.H. Leyson - Manual winding. 1899 presentation on the cuvette, overlay mono...
Patek Philippe & Cie Genève Pocket Watch in 18ct Gold – Double Case, Early 20th
By Patek Philippe
Located in Milano, MI
Rare and prestigious pocket watch signed Patek Philippe & Cie Genève, dating back to the early 20th century. Crafted with a double 18ct gold case, it bears the Swiss hallmark used be...
Gold
Patek Philippe Platinum Diamond Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Patek Philippe Pocket watch, 44 M.M Platinum 3 piece case, Caliber 2680 "special" 18 Jewel mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement, signed: Patek Philippe and also ...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1900
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 14ct Rose Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The elegant white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with Arabic numerals o...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1912 Patek Philippe Shreve & Co. & Antique Mens 44mm Pocket Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Antique Circa 1890 Patek Philippe 18KT Yellow Gold Jumbo Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of 19th-century haute horology, this antique Patek Philippe pocket watch dates to circa 1890 and showcases the brand’s early mastery of both engineering and ae...
18k Gold