Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection

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About the Work

Established in Geneva in 1839 by Polish immigrants Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, Patek Philippe stands as the pinnacle of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their singular mission: to craft the world's most exquisite timepieces.

Patek Philippe is renowned for its grand complications, boasting pioneering innovations such as the precision regulator in 1881 and the perpetual calendar mechanism in 1889. The brand has given life to iconic watches, including the 1926 Grande Complication, the 1933 Super Complication commissioned by Henry Graves, and the record-breaking 2019 Grandmaster Chime.

Producing fewer than a million watches since its inception in 1839, Patek Philippe's creations are held in high esteem by collectors across the globe.

Discover these exceptional timepieces in "Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection," featuring exclusive photographs from prominent collectors. Step into the realm of horological excellence today.

About the author

Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been a prominent editor specializing in the realm of luxury. She held the position of head of the jewelry and watches department at the renowned French daily newspaper Le Figaro for a quarter of a century. Today, she is an independent journalist contributing to esteemed national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. Reybaud has authored several noteworthy books, including "Watches: 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), and "Rolex: The Impossible Collection" (Assouline, 2018, 2023).

"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation."

Patek Philippe, ad, 1996

Number of pages: 212
Number of Illustrations: over 180
Language: English
Released in: November 2023
Size: W 39.5 x L 47.3 x D 7.5 cm
Weight: 9.0 kg
Further features: Faux Leather Handcrafted volume in a Faux leather luxury clamshell case with metal plaque
ISBN: 9781649802408