Patek Philippe "Generation" Ad Campaign....
Jul 07, 2008
Patek Philippe, the famous Geneva watch manufacturer, has celebrated more than ten years of its highly successful "Generation" advertising campaign, marking the occasion with a traveling exhibit of photographs.
Noted for their touching elegance and subtly emotional appeal, the black and white photographs depict various snapshots in the lives of parents and children, which powerfully convey....
Patek Philippe Museum....
Jun 27, 2008
The Patek Philippe Museum, considered to be one of the world's most extensive horological exhibits, has recently seen its....
Antiquorum Summer Sale Nets....
Jun 20, 2008
Antiquorum's Summer sale, " Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks", took place in New York on June....
Philippe Stern - President of Patek Philippe
May 02, 2007
At the beginning of the 21st century, handcrafted mechanical watchmaking is already an anachronism in and of itself. And, in the economic ‘jungle’ of timekeeping, a family company such as Patek Philippe (in the hands of the Stern family since 1932) is another anachronism. But, with these two anachronisms, Patek Philippe is unanimously....
Christie's Important Pocket Watches & Wristwatches
Apr 27, 2007
Christie's sale of Important Pocket Watches & Wristwatches totaled US$6,218,352 - the highest total ever achieved at Christie's New York. The top lot was a rare Patek Philippe 18k gold single-button chronograph wristwatch that realized US$432,000. Also of note was a unique “Fishes” bangle bracelet by Patek Philippe which sold for US$120,000....
Christie’s wows collectors with rare timepieces and magnificent jewels
Apr 24, 2007
Following a record year of watch and jewellery sales in 2006, Christie’s is delighted to present collectors two extraordinary sales in April: Magnificent Jewels on April 25th and Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches on April 26th in New York. Both sales will showcase the rare and beautiful, from the historical Baroda Pearls, to a remarkable Patek....
The WorldWatchReport 2007
Apr 24, 2007
Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tag Heuer
It covers five of the most important export markets for the luxury watch industry: United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom. The team at IC-Agency, consisting of engineers, market–ers and project managers,....
The WorldWatchReport 2007
Apr 06, 2007
Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tag Heuer
It covers five of the most important export markets for the luxury watch industry: United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom. The team at IC-Agency, consisting of engineers, market–ers and project managers,....
Innovators from around the world
Apr 01, 2007
Delaloye, his own ‘tractor’
Born in Geneva in 1970, Nicolas Delaloye decided to launch his own brand in 2003. In just a few years, this young watchmaker, who was trained at the Watch School in Geneva, acquired quite a bit of decisive experience. After having worked in Patek Philippe’s atelier for grande complications, then later....
IWC, Vacheron, and Patek Rated as Most Prestigious Luxury Watch Brands
Jan 17, 2007
Ultra-wealthy American consumers rate IWC is the number one watch brand, followed closely by Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe, according to a Luxury's Institute watch survey. "The timepieces made by IWC are secrets shared by only a very few in the world; their workmanship and quality is unquestioned, their craftsmen are artisans of time....
Market focus USA – Part 1
Jan 04, 2007
Despite the success of the United States watch market, most brands and retailers feel that the surface of the market has barely been scratched and, if handled correctly, the United States market will be strong for decades to come. That doesn't mean that there aren't problems that brands and retailers have to overcome to succeed in this huge market, there....
Icons & Innovators: Seeds Of Revolution
Jan 01, 2007
Ultimately,
Ulysse Nardin determined, silicium delivers the best overall performance, and so
it negotiated a new manufacturing arrangement with CSEM that enables it to make
all of its Dual Ulysse escapements with silicium parts. Rolf Schnyder. (Click image to enlarge) While Ulysse Nardin
was the front-runner in the use of silicium,....
Patek Philippe names new president
Dec 14, 2006
Larry Pettinelli, the new president of the Henri Stern Watch Agency, the U.S. division of Patek Philippe.
New York—Patek Philippe has named Larry Pettinelli president of the Henri Stern Watch Agency, the U.S. division of the company, effective Feb. 1.
Hank Edelman, who has been president since 1991, will become chairman of the board of....