Patek Philippe

Geneva in 1839, Antoni Patek and François Czapek, producing high-end pocket watches, with Adrien Philippe (inventor of keyless winding) joining in 1845, forming Patek, Philippe & Co. in 1851 and establishing a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and family ownership under the Stern family since 1932, creating iconic models like the Nautilus and Calatrava, and becoming synonymous with ultimate luxury watchmaking.