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It is a touching tribute to his father: as Philippe Stern turns 85 on 10 November, his son, Thierry Stern, will introduce the world to the Reference 1938P-001, limited to a mere 30 pieces. Thus, the current President will pay homage…
October 24 is a day of significance for A. Lange & Söhne. On this very day in 1994, Walter Lange and Günter Blümlein presented the company’s first four watches in Dresden. Since then, the 24th has been regarded as the…
They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: Today we are going to play the millionaire lottery. That means: we talk about our three favourites in each…
They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: I was in the Swatch Store in Hamburg yesterday. The Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms collection was – of course…
They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: Rolex plans to take over Bucherer. What do you think – is this why the chances of getting a…
Patek Philippe has enjoyed a presence in Japan for 150 years, with watchmaking held in high esteem throughout the country. The interplay of precision and aesthetics is not simply a matter of taste, but rather an interest that is deeply…
The Louvre, Paris. Once the residence of French kings, it is now the most visited museum in the world. It is home to a collection consisting of several hundred thousand works, based on the passion for art by a few.…
Looking back on the past is a habit that mankind has grown fond of. Because the future is always uncertain, because the experiences of the past have shaped us, and because once familiar times begin to fade from memory over…
Discussing prices may be frowned upon in haute horlogerie, but taking a look at the figures helps to illustrate how wide the range is in the Patek Philippe portfolio, and how diverse the expectations of its clientele are for the…
Three new timepieces have arrived, and they’re braced for an inevitably passionate exchange of opinions amongst collectors. The Calatrava collection is, on the one hand, deeply rooted in the history of Patek Philippe. Describing it as an ‘entry-level line’ is…
A leopard and a scene from a historic car race. Ultimately, these two timepieces from the house of Patek Philippe, for which the description ‘novelties’ somehow sounds far too trite, show much more. As part of the ‘Rare Handcrafts’ 2023…
They love watches and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. Alexander: It’s that time again! At the end of March, Watches & Wonders will take place. The closer the show…