Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection

BHD 490.000
by Assouline
Description

Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish refugees Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, Patek Philippe is the zenith of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their mission was clear: to create the world's most exquisite timepieces.

Patek Philippe excels in grand complications, with groundbreaking innovations like the precision regulator (1881) and perpetual calendar mechanism (1889). They've crafted iconic watches, including the 1926 Grande Complication, the 1933 Super Complication for Henry Graves, and the record-setting 2019 Grandmaster Chime.

With a production of fewer than a million watches since 1839, Patek Philippe's creations are coveted by collectors worldwide.

Explore these rare timepieces in Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection, featuring exclusive photographs from prominent collectors. Join the world of horological excellence today.

Features

Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been an esteemed editor specializing in the luxury field. She was head of the jewelry and watches department of the French daily newspaperLe Figarofor twenty-five years and is now an independent journalist, writing for leading national publications such asParis MatchandNuméro. Reybaud is the author of several books, includingWatches: The Ultimate Guide(Assouline, 2006, 2010),Chanel: Jewelry and Watches(Assouline, 2020),Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium(Assouline, 2022),Tambour by Louis Vuitton(Thames & Hudson, 2022) andRolex: The Impossible Collection(Assouline, 2018, 2023).

Specifications

PAGE COUNT

212 pages

NUMBER OF ILLUSTRATIONS

over 180

LANGUAGE

English

RELEASED ON

November 2023

DIMENSIONS

W 15.55 x L 18.62 x D 2.95 in

COVER MATERIALS

Faux Leather Handcrafted volume in a Faux leather luxury clamshell case with metal plaque

ISBN

9781649802408

WEIGHT

20.0 lb

AUTHOR

Fabienne Reybaud