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BaselWorld 2013: Highlights And Live Pics From Patek Philippe’s 2013 Debuts, Plus Decorative Arts Masterpieces

There’s no doubt that one of the most anticipated launches at BaselWorld come from Patek Philippe and seirous connoisseurs the world over watch with bated breath to see what this most haute of haute de gamme manufacturers will show.  There is a certain dignity in the way in which Patek Philippe generally avoids the presentation of “novelties,” that are merely […]

Patek Philippe 5960

Property of a good friend… The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph. Inhouse chronograph after years of using Lemania, PP decided on their own. I quite like the grey dial and platinum case. But remain ambivalent on the red markers on the dial. The case is quite beautiful. Activating of the chrono seems a bit onRead More

Rare Watches: Patek Philippe Ref. 5101

Watchscape of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5101 Tourbillon in a rectangular case with form movement in platinum. A gem of a rare watch.

Review: The New Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 5370R-001

Patek Phillipe unveils its most charismatic split-seconds chronograph yet, the Ref. 5370R-001 with a two-tone enamel dial.

Patek Philippe Announces Singapore Grand Exhibition Catalogue

As Patek Phillippe’s 16-day Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore counts own to its opening this weekend, the watchmaker has revealed a limited edition, hardbound catalogue detailing the exhibition that will be available only at the event. A must-have for any horological library, the commemorative book includes every timepiece that will be on display at the exhibition, which is the largest to date. The tome encompasses a diversity of clocks, pocket and wristwatches spanning four centuries, from the world’s first wristwatch made for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary to some of the most complicated watches ever created – including the landmark Caliber 89 – as well as watches currently in production. The catalogue will also include the limited edition watches, clocks and pocket watches produced especially for the Singapore Grand Exhibition. The Calibre 89 Proceeds from the sale of the catalogue will benefit the National Museum of Singapore, the nation’s oldest museum. Funds raised will go towards boosting the museum’s programmes that preserve the arts and cultural heritage of the city state. Patek Philippe is no stranger to supporting the National Museum, as the catalogue donations follow its support of the redevelopment of the museum in 2015, the year of Singapore’s 50th anniversary since independence, with the creation of a unique Dome Clock that was sold at auction to fund renovation of the museum’s trademark glass rotunda. The Farquhar Coll...

A Closer Look: Patek Philippe Celestial Sunrise and Sunset Ref. 6105G

Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2026: Celestial Sunrise & Sunset & More

Patek Philippe Nautilus: The Unlikely Icon That Redefined Luxury Watches

Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2026: An Automaton, Celestial Sunset & Sunrise, Time-Only “Jumbo” and Midsize Nautilus

Patek Philippe at Watches and Wonders 2026: Annual Calendars Mark 30 Years While World Time Returns in New Colours

The Nautilus is About to Turn 50: Here’s How Patek Philippe Might Celebrate

The Revolutionary List: 24 Technically Brilliant Watches – Patek Philippe Advanced Research

The Revolutionary List: 30 Pioneering Watches – the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175

A Closer Look: Patek Philippe Calatrava 8-Day Ref. 5328G

A Quick Guide: 3 Of The Most Important Patek Philippe Grand Complications You Need To Know

Hands-on – Some Thoughts about the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P, One of the Best in Years

If you ask yourself what’s the most classic dress watch ever made by Patek, and probably one of the most important models of the category, the answer should ultimately be the Calatrava. Not much to debate here. The collection, created in 1932 with the reference 96, has had such an influence on the watch industry […]

A Closer Look: Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P

Patek Philippe at Watches & Wonders 2025 | 5328G and 5308G

Introducing – The Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P, the Successor to the Emblematic 5196

Since its introduction in 1932, many consider the Calatrava reference 96 as the paragon of an elegant dress watch. Although the collection has expanded in different directions, fans of the classical, timeless, time-only, ultra-slim, manual-winding dress watch will be pleased to learn about the latest Calatrava released during Watches & Wonders 2025. With its vintage-inspired […]

Patek Philippe at Watches and Wonders 2025: 5308G, 5370R, 6159G, 6196P, And More

Patek Philippe at Watches and Wonders 2025: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time and Ladies’ Nautilus

The Evolution of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Movement

A look back at the movements behind the most significant Calatrava models, from the first cal. 12-120 in the ref. 96 to the latter-day cal. 30-255 PS in the Clous de Paris ref. 6119.

Five STEALTH Patek Philippe Watches

The Evergreens – The History of the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Collection

Perpetual calendar chronograph watches are remarkable in their ability to measure the fleeting seconds of the present moment and given the right conditions, the passing of days, months, and years far into the future – perhaps even into eternity. Thus, a good title for this review could be From Here to Eternity, the same as […]

The Evergreens – A Comprehensive Overview of Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar, and How the Complication Came to Life

Calendar indications are a classic of watchmaking. But not all calendar watches are born equal. As our own Xavier Markl explained in this Technical Perspective article, calendar watches range from basic date displays to the ultra-rare and highly complex secular calendar mechanism and everything in between. Next to the highly praised perpetual calendar, there is […]