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Patek Philippe Ellipse White Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A textured 18 karat white gold “Ellipse” watch by Patek Philippe, Ref. 3567, case #.271097.0. Switzerland, circa 1977.
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18k yellow gold by Patek Philippe from the Ellipse collection. The cufflinks are set to the front with a blue accent dial with a polished yellow gold surround, measuring 1....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Automatic Ellipse 3839
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Preowned, excellent condition Patek Philippe Automatic Ellipse reference 3839 18k Yellow Gold gents wristwatch.Circa 1980’s. Gold dial, baton hour markers, date display at 3 o’clock,...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Vintage Ellipse Wristwatch 5738P-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse, model 5738P-001. This watch features a self winding movement with a blue dial, stick markers and a blue leather strap. No box or papers.
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe, Ellipse, 3546, Women, 1980-1989
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe - Ellipse - 3546 - Women - 1980-1989
Watch Ref Number : 3546
Reference Number : 2708439
Gender: Ladies
Case Diameter : 27 mm
Watchband Material: Leather (Replacement...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3844J, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3844J. Excellent condition! Patek Philippe Ellipse "TV Screen" in 18k with original brown band. Manual wind. 33 mm case size. Ref 3844. Complete w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Geneve Yellow Gold Ellipse Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe Ellipse Cufflinks
Stamped: PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE, 9002, 8404, 750, 18K
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/2, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3545/2. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k. Manual. Ref 3545/2. Comes with Archive papers.7" length. Circa 1970. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Ce...
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3931, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3931. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold on a lizard strap with 18 tang buckle. Manual w/ date. Ref 3931. With Archive papers. Circa 1987. F...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse MISSING, Blue Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:__MISSING__. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k with factory diamond bezel and diamond hour markers with blue dial. Manual. 27 mm case size. With archiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3987, White Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #: 3987. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Gold Model 4186/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k Gold Model 4186/1
Additional Information:
Maker: Patek Philippe
Model: 4186/1
Year: 1976
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Dial: Black
Movement: Manual
Case Measu...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3987, White Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #:3987. Patek Philippe Tiffany Golden Ellipse Classic 3987 Hand Wind Watch 18K YG 27mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748/1, Case, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3748/1. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold with mesh bracelet. Manual wind movement. With Archive papers. Case size: 27 mm x 32 mm. Ref 3748...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Ellipse Wrist Watch.
Case Diameter: 33mm (without crown)
Case Thickness: 7mm
Bracelet Lenght: 6.25 inches
Fold over clasp.
No box/papers, will be ship...
Category
20th Century Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3747, Blue Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #: 3747. Mens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Blue 31 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Geneve 3548 Ellipse with White Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 3548 Ellipse with White Dial 28MM
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3987, White Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #: 3987. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe & Co. Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Golden Ellipse / Ref. 38481-1
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind / Cal. 215
DIAL / HANDS: Solid Gold Satin / Gold Hands
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3875/1, Blue Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #: 3875/1. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Blue 31 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Certified Authentic Patek Philippe Ellipse 10680, White Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3545/2. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k. Manual. Ref 3545/2. Comes with Archive papers.7" length. Circa 1970. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Blue Dial Ref. 3738
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, Ref. 3738, circa 1990's, is a self-winding cushion-form wristwatch with blue dial and integrated woven mesh bracelet signed Patek Phili...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4941/2, Case, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:4941/2. __MISSING__. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Watch circa 1980
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe
STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Link Bracelet Watch / Ref. 4285 / 1
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
DIMENSIONS: 26mm X 25mm
CIRCA: 1980
MOVEMENT / CA...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3875/1, Blue Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #: 3875/1. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Blue 31 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Certified Authentic Patek Philippe Ellipse 13080, Brown Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3798/1. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold on a woven mesh band. Manual. With Archive papers.Ref 3798/1. Circa 1977 Fine Pre-owned Patek Phi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3734
By Patek Philippe
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1761
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Model: Ellipse
Model Ref: 3734
Age:
Gender: Mens
Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box
Dial: White Baton
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Movement: ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Authentic Patek Philippe Ellipse 8340, White Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3548. Gents Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k white gold on leather strap. Manual. Ref 3548. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Blue Stick Analog dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Certified Authentic Patek Philippe Ellipse 10740, Black Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3931. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold on a lizard strap with 18 tang buckle. Manual w/ date. Ref 3931. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-owned Patek ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold 18 Karat Cufflinks, 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold 18k Cufflinks 1970S.
Largest size.
Handsome 18K yellow gold cufflinks from the Ellipse collection by Patek Philippe. These are the largest size a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Retro Cufflinks
Materials
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 'Ellipse d'Or' Solar Quartz Clock, 1970's
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe ‘Ellipse d’Or’ Solar rectangular gilt brass desk clock with tambour ends, made in the 1970’s, 7-1/8″ x 6-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ deep, has an oval bezel framing the blue ellipse...
Category
Vintage 1970s Desk Accessories
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 6.75 in. W 7.13 in. D 2.75 in.
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Elipse Cufflinks, measuring 5/8 X 1/2 Inch across the top and finished in Blue Guilloche Enamel. Comes in Original Patek Philippe Suede Pouch.
Category
Early 2000s Cufflinks
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4831J, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4831J. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold White 26 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3931, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3931. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold on a lizard strap with 18 tang buckle. Manual w/ date. Ref 3931. With Archive papers. Circa 1987. F...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 17 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse Unknown, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:Unknown. Patek Philippe Ellipse ellipse Very Good Condition Ladies Watch. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFa...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 16 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3598, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3598. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 35 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3748. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Champagne 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse 4226, Black Dial Certified Authentic
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Lady Ellipse Reference #:4226. Patek Phillippe Vintage wLady Ellipse 4226 Womens Hand Winding Watch 18K YG 23mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4188-2, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4188-2. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 21 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3931, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3931. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k yellow gold on a lizard strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ date. Ref 3931. With Archive papers. Circa 1987. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 16 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3373, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3373. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 17 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3855, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3855. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 30 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3838, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3838. Mens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Beige 35 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4764. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Gold 24 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3545/2, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3545/2. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k. Manual. Ref 3545/2. Comes with Archive papers.7" length. Circa 1970. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:3748. The timelessly tasteful and elegantly prestigious blend of gold and blue is employed in a brilliantly minimalistic and traditionally appealin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4188-2, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4188-2. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 21 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 3748, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 3748. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Champagne 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4826/022, Color Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:4826/022. Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k gold with a navy blue dial on an 18k gold link bracelet. Manual. 23 mm case size. With box and papers. Ref ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3987, Black Dial, Certified and Warra
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #:3987. Patek Philippe Tiffany Golden Ellipse Classic 3987 Hand Wind Watch 18K YG 27mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
18 Karat Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Mechanical Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Troy, MI
Patek Philippe's Golden Ellipse was designed using the "Golden Section" of architectural laws that determined the proportions of the ancient Greek temples, like the Parthenon. With m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dublin, IE
We are offering this beautiful vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse model. The watch is a medium size therefor suitable for ladies and gentlemen.It is 18 ct white gold reference:3748 1. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Ellipse Gray 18 Karat White Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
These Patek Philippe Vintage Ellipse Gray 18k White Gold Cufflinks
were crafted in 18K white gold.
For the Ellipse series, these Cuff Links have a Silvery gray center
in solid 18...
Category
1990s Cufflinks
Materials
White Gold
Certified Patek Philippe Ellipse 4225-1 with Band and Purple Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #:4225-1. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764/011, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4764/011. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Blue 24 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Ellipse 4764/011, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse Reference #: 4764/011. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Blue 24 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Category
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738/100R-001, Pink Dial, Certified
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Reference #:3738/100R-001. Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738/100R Mens Automatic Watch With Box&Papers. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
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Patek Ellipse For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate patek ellipse for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a patek ellipse from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any patek ellipse from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a patek ellipse, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Patek Ellipse?
The price for a patek ellipse starts at $4,199 and tops out at $4,199 with these watches, on average, selling for $11,795.
Patek Philippe Biography and Important Works
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 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. 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.
