The legacy lives on

Patek Philippe has remained one of the most traditional watchmakers in the world of haute horology. It was only at the turn of the millennium that the Genevan maison moved away from the exclusive use of metal and synthetic ruby in its movements.

When the first watch was released under the new remit in 2005, it was like a revolution for the Swiss brand. After the momentous turning point, developers began using silicon technology in a bid to improve the accuracy and stability of mechanical timepieces. In 2006, it also saw the first silicon escape wheel made for a Swiss lever escapement and the Spiromax balance spring made of a silicon-based material called Silinvar, used in conjunction with the Pulsomax escapement. Not only did this move mark the turning of the century, but it was the dawn of a new era with new technology and a unique new calendar function, too.

Although Patek Philippe is known for its aesthetics, its technical craftsmanship, quality and reliability have kept its pieces amongst collectors’ favourites. A Sotheby’s sale in 2014 saw a Patek Philippe pocket watch achieve AED88 million, a price hard to beat in auction history. Its exclusivity lies in its production capacities, limited to just 62,000 watches a year, compared to at least a million a year at the brand’s rivals.

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