Patek Philippe S.A. is a highend Swiss watchmaking company which was established in 1839 as Patek, Czapek & Cie. by Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek. In 1845 Czapek left the company and the firm was renamed Patek & Cie.. Adrien Philippe partnered with Patek in 1851 and and the firm was again renamed, now to Patek Philippe & Cie.. It's present name - Patek Philippe S.A. - was introduced when Charles and Jean Stern bought the prestigious company in 1932. The firm is still owned by the Stern family.

Patek Philippe

Maker's Mark	Name/Period	Location	Specialty
	Patek Philippe c.1851	Switzerland	• Antoni Patek made pocket watches c.1839. • Adrien Phillippe invented the keyless winding system. 1851 • Supplied watches to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. 1868 • Created first wristwatch. • Pioneered the perpetual calendar. • Split seconds hand. • Chronograph. • Minute repeater. 1932 • Purchased by the Stern family.

Videos on Patek Philippe

A very good video presentation on modern production methods of the factory:

A video on the Patek Museum:

Links

• Official website