Patek Philippe
Country | |
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Era | c.1851 |
Symbol | cross, fleur de lis, maltese cross |
Shape | cross |
Description
Specialties
- Antoni Patek made pocket watches c.1839.
- Adrien Philippe 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.