Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection
The Ultimate Collection
You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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.
Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline’s Ultimate Collection.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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 newspaper Le Figaro for twenty-five years and is now an independent journalist, writing for leading national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. Reybaud is the author of several 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).
| Page count | 212 pages |
|---|---|
| Number of illustrations | over 180 |
| Language | English |
| Released on | November 2023 |
| Dimensions | W 39 x L 47 x D 7 cm |
| Cover materials | Faux Leather Handcrafted volume in a Faux leather luxury clamshell case with metal plaque |
| Weight | 8.999 kg |
| Author | Fabienne Reybaud |
| In the details | Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. |
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