Patek Philippe was founded in 1839, by exiled Polish nobleman Count Antoine Norbert de Patek and compatriot Francois Czapek in Geneva. The watches were originally signed Patek, Czapek & co, but Czapek left the company in 1845. French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe joined the company years later and became a full partner in 1851 and Patek Philippe was born. By 1867, Patek... READ MORE