Patek Philippe

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GENEVA 1839

From the Patek Museum: 

Norbert de Patek and François Czapek(the beginning):
On November 29th, 1830, when the Polish uprising had been mercilessly crushed by tsarist forces, Poland lost all autonomy and became a Russian province. While Chopin, full of patriotic fervour, was writing his magnificent twelfth etude, dedicated to the revolution, refugees were leaving the country by thousands. Amongst them was a young cavalry officer, Antoine Norbert de Patek. Preferring exile to prison, he settled permanently in Geneva, then the capital of watchmaking and jewellery, and set about using his artistic and technical talents. And so a new line of masters of time was born. Nine years later, together with his friend and fellow-countryman, the gifted watchmaker François Czapek, he founded the watch manufactory of Patek, Czapek & C°, with headquarters in Geneva. Drawing on the two refugees' common background, the young firm's artistic production reflected themes from Polish history, such as portraits of revolutionary heroes, legends from the tenth and twelfth centuries and the cult of the black Virgin Mary. Before very long, however, increasing disagreement between the two men obliged the second partner, Czapek, to withdraw. The French engineer, Adrien Philippe, joined Patek at this time, and the firm acquired its definitive name.

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5119J

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5119J

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The Art of Patek Philippe: Calibre 89

The Art of Patek Philippe: Calibre 89

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Patek Philippe Aquanaut Steel Mens Watch 5065-1A

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Steel Mens Watch 5065-1A

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5119J

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5119J

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Patek Philippe Complicated Perpetual Calendar Platinum Mens Watch 3940P

Patek Philippe Complicated Perpetual Calendar Platinum Mens Watch 3940P

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Patek Philippe Gondolo 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5109G

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5109G

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Patek Philippe Complicated Annual Calendar Platinum Mens Watch 5146P

Patek Philippe Complicated Annual Calendar Platinum Mens Watch 5146P

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Patek Philippe Complicated Annual Calendar 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146-1J

Patek Philippe Complicated Annual Calendar 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5146-1J

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5134G

Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5134G

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5120G

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5120G

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Black Mens Watch 6000G-001

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Black Mens Watch 6000G-001

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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18kt Rose Gold Chocolate Mens Watch 3738-100R

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18kt Rose Gold Chocolate Mens Watch 3738-100R

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Patek Philippe Calatrava Platinum Mens Watch 5196P

Patek Philippe Calatrava Platinum Mens Watch 5196P

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Patek Philippe Gondolo Platinum and 18kt Rose Gold Mens Watch 5111PR

Patek Philippe Gondolo Platinum and 18kt Rose Gold Mens Watch 5111PR

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Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Blue Mens Watch 3738-100J

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Blue Mens Watch 3738-100J

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5115J

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5115J

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5119G

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18kt White Gold Mens Watch 5119G

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