showcase October 2016 44 www.womanthismonth.com Origin As the last family-owned independent watch manufacture in Geneva, Patek Philippe enjoys total creative freedom to entirely design, produce and assemble what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world – following the vision of its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe. Thanks to its exceptional knowhow, the brand maintains a tradition of innovation with an impressive repertoire of more than 100 patents. Values Independence, tradition, innovation, quality and craftsmanship, rarity, value, aesthetics, service, emotion and legacy are the 10 fundamental values of the Genevan watchmaker. Patek Philippe has always aimed for perfection by creating timepieces of unrivalled quality and reliability, their uniqueness and exclusivity make them rare and precious pieces; an exceptional legacy to be handed down from one generation to the next. To achieve this, the company invests in innovation with new materials and leading-edge technologies, while continuing to preserve the tradition of ancestral watchmaking knowhow and maintaining the industry’s strictest quality control standards. Vision In the hands of the Stern family since 1932, the company is managed today by a board of directors composed of honorary president Philippe Stern, president Thierry Stern and CEO Claude Peny. During his years as president, Philippe Stern developed the company with significant building projects to reinforce its industrial infrastructure and independence. He also marked the brand’s history with the creation of the Patek Philippe Museum and launched exceptional timepieces such as the Calibre 89. Appointed president in 2009, Thierry Stern aims to ensure that Patek Philippe remains at the leading edge of watchmaking technology and research into material sciences, thus contributing to the continual improvement of the long-term quality and reliability of its timepieces. The Patek Philippe Seal In 2009, the brand launched its proprietary quality label for mechanical watches. This Patek For over 175 years without interruption, this renowned brand has been continuing the tradition of Genevan watchmaking. BAHRAIN JEWELLERY CENTRE A STRONG LEGACY The Current Collection Calatrava – The highly successful classic round wristwatch design created in 1932. Nautilus – More than 35 years of success for this famous water-resistant porthole-style case launched in 1976. Aquanaut – Created in 1997, this is a casually elegant sports watch of modern design. Ellipse d’Or – This elliptical design, launched in 1968, is based on the antique Golden Section or divine proportion. Gondolo – Since 1993, these rectangular or tonneau-shaped watches have been inspired by the Art Deco era. Twenty~4 – Launched in 1999, the first diamond-set ladies’ wristwatch in steel became a role model for timeless feminine elegance. Complications – Superior Watchmaking Artistry Grand Complications: Perpetual calendar (with moon phases); perpetual calendar with fly-back retrograde date; astronomical calendar; instantaneous perpetual calendar with apertures, minute repeater and tourbillon; small and grand strikes; minute repeater; date repeater; alarm with time strike; split-seconds chronograph; chronograph with perpetual calendar; split-seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar; automatic chronograph with annual calendar; tourbillon with 10-day power reserve; triple and grand complications; sidereal time; running equation of time; sky chart. Complications: Chronograph; annual calendar; dual time zones; multiple time zones (World Time); power-reserve indication; 10-day power reserve; regulator dial. Artistic Timepieces: Skeleton wristwatches; pocket watches and wristwatches with enamelled or engraved cases; Dôme table clocks with cloisonné enamel; Dôme table clocks with engraved Baccarat crystal; wristwatches with marquetry dials. Fine Jewelled Timepieces: Luxurious watches and table clocks, pocket-watch holders and unique presentation pieces. Jewellery and accessories enhanced with diamonds or other precious stones.
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