Haute Complication: Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G-010

This week's Haute Complication is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5172G-010 with vintage features, like the opaline rose-gilded dial.

By Adrienne Faurote

Salanitro and Patek Philippe – an Alliance for the Future

The Geneva-based jewellery design and gem-setting firm Salanitro SA announced today that Patek Philippe SA has acquired a stake in its capital.

Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar Ref. 5205 Is The Ultimate Transitional Timepiece For Fall

Designed in the ultimate autumnal color palette, Patek Philippe's Ref. 5205 boasts an olive green sunburst dial with a black-gradient rim.

Watch Of The Week: Patek Philippe Presents The Ref 5230 In A Platinum Case For The First Time

The cosmopolitan Ref 5230 is getting a touch up from Patek Philippe by way of a platinum case, blue dial and navy blue calfskin strap. 

Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Time Travel Ref 5326G-001

Patek Philippe combines two signature complications into a single watch for the first time in history: the annual calendar & travel time dual-time display.

Watches With a Cause: Patek Philippe Releases Its First-Ever Titanium Ref. 5270 & It’s Going To Auction For Charity

Patek Philippe has created the first ever titanium version of the legendary Reference 5270 chronograph and perpetual calendar — and it’s going to auction.

DJ Khaled Receives A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame While Wearing The Patek Philippe 5980/1400R Baguette Diamond Special Edition

For the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Dedication Ceremony, DJ Khaled wore the Patek Philippe 5980/1400R Special Edition with baguette diamonds.

Haute News: Patek Philippe Unveils Ref 5470P, Its First 1/10th Second Chronograph

Patek Philippe launches Ref. 5470P: the brand’s first-ever wrist-chronograph that measures and displays 1/10th of a second.

Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe 5905/1A-001 Flyback Chronograph

Haute Time features the Patek Philippe 5905/1A-001 Flyback Chronograph with the Annual Calendar as the Watch of the Week.

Watch of the Week: Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph 5990/1R

It's challenging to grow tired of exploring the gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph Reference 5990/1.

Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/1

With the Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus fetching $6.5 million at auction in December of last year, it is safe to say that this iconic model is hotter than ever. This passion also causes an even broader interest in the history of the Nautilus. This includes many exquisite and often rare models like this Reference 3800/1, which Patek Philippe made just before the turn of the Millenium in 1999.

Lady Love: The Women’s Watches That Made An Impact This Year

It is great to see that women's watches are becoming more and more the focus of many watch brands. Serious efforts are made to create the most marvelous timepieces, catering to women's trends, styles, and interests. Complex movements are more the rule than an exception, making them also far more interesting from a horological perspective. While diamonds are optional, many still feature them, even on sports watches, as they provide a dash of glamour to daily life.

Gérald Genta’s Most Iconic Designs Up For Auction

No other designer has left such a mark on the industry as Gérald Genta. He was the man that gave us two of the most important stainless steel sports watches in history, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. As a true creative force, it didn't stop there, as he also worked for various other brands, designing icon after icon. A decade after his death, we get a rare glimpse into his archive as Sotheby's is auctioning one hundred of his original designs, including those of the Nautilus and the Royal Oak.

Patek Philippe Ref.5750 Advanced Research Minute Repeater; let’s Get Loud

While Patek Philippe is a manufacture rooted in history and tradition, it didn't become one of the most renowned brands by lack of innovation. Instead, the brand offers innovation on its own terms, focusing on advancing traditional watchmaking with better and more stable performance. The new Ref.5750 Advanced Research Minute Repeater is a watch that has exactly those qualities. It was developed by Patek Philippe's Advanced Research department, which was established in 2005 with the aim of finding and applying new materials, concepts, and technologies to further perfect Patek Philippe's offerings.

Its A Celebration: The Patek Philippe Museum Turns 20

In 2001, one of the greatest museums for watch enthusiasts opened its doors in Geneva, Switzerland. It was the vision of Philippe Stern, father of Thierry Stern, the current President of Patek Philippe, a position he held himself at the time. What makes this museum so incredible is the submerging experience that it offers. This starts with the building, located at the heart of Geneva, dating from 1919-1920, and restored meticulously.

The Outstanding Results of Only Watch 2021

Only Watch has always been a charity with a unique approach. They fund research to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by organizing a biennial auction for which the world's leading watch manufacturers donate a piece unique. This weekend, Christie's auctioned the 53 creations in a packed Palexpo in Geneva, raising CHF 30 million, over 32 million US dollars.

Haute Complication: Patek Philippe Ref.5930P-001 World Time Flyback Chronograph

In 2016, Patek Philippe delighted the world with the reference 5930G-010, a watch that combined a world time function with a flyback chronograph. Featuring a blue dial and white gold case, it became an instant favorite of the brand's connoisseurs with a passion for its more complex creations. Last week Patek Philippe introduced a new version that raises the bar to an even higher level, combining a platinum case with a green dial and details.