Patek Phillipe
from the Antique Jewelry University
Patek Phillipe S.A. is a highend French 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 Phillipe partnered with Patek in 1851 and and the firm was again renamed, now to Patek Phillipe & Cie.. It's present name - Patek Phillipe S.A. - was introduced when Charles and Jean Stern bought the prestigious company in 1932. The firm is still owned by the Stern family.