As one of the most prestigious and expensive brands of wrist watch on the market, Patek Philippe is regarded by many enthusiasts and collectors to be the best of the best. If you want to know more about Patek Philippe, read on for 10 interesting facts!

Patek Philippe watches are entirely handmade. 

Besides Rolex, Patek Philippe has the best resale value on the market.

Patek Philippe is a master of complications and Grande Complications.The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva opened in 2001, displaying Philippe Stern’s private collection that spans over 500 years of watchmaking. 

Patek Philippe make watches that are inherently useful – chronographs, world timers, calendar watches, minute repeaters.

Every last aspect of a Patek Philippe watch, from head to toe, from conception to final assembly and decoration, is made entirely in-house. 

Patek Philippe is a member of “The Holy Trinity” – the three most prestigious luxury wristwatch brands in the world. The other two luxury brands are Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin.

Patek Philippe may not be a financial giant such as Rolex, and may not be as famous and well known as Rolex, Breitling and Omega, but Patek Philippe is the ultimate luxury watch manufacturer in the world.

The Patek Philippe Calatrava replica watch has been produced since 1932 and is a true icon in the world of watchmaking. Its understated, minimalist round case and legible dial capture the spirit of the Maison to perfection.

Patek Philippe is perceived as a very conservative brand- It is probably the only major watch brand not to have its own official Facebook page (there are several unofficial pages that are not managed by the company). It doesn’t put its watches onto the wrists of racing car drivers or tennis players. It doesn’t do product placement in films.