paTek pHilippe BRINGING BEAUTY TO LIFE people are often fascinated by how a new patek philippe watch design is born. a close-knit team deliberates every design and at the heart of this team, as has been for the past four generations, are the Stern family. 40
paTek pHilippe and immaculately brilliant-cut, the diamonds total ~2.12 ct and, together with its mother of pearl dial and moonphase display, create a perfect mechanical timepiece crafted and assembled in compliance with the patek philippe Seal – our emblem of watchmaking excellence. a reflection of the gymnast’s ribbon that floats and infinitely spirals in a display of balletic beauty and discipline, the patek philippe ‘Diamond Ribbon’ pays homage to all aspects of the watchmakers’ craft – particularly the gem setters’ art. remains perfectly balanced and highly legible. <strong>The</strong> watch is delivered with a sapphire-crystal case back, which allows the owner to observe the consummately finished movement at work, and with an interchangeable case back in solid yellow gold. patek philippe opens up a new chapter in perpetual calendars with the revival of the cushion-shaped case that looks as topical today as the 1920s and 1930s art Deco showpieces in the patek philippe Museum that inspired it. Fortunately, as an independent company, patek philippe can make all decisions based on grounds of design and taste, rather than commercial pressures. Taking great pride in keeping traditional skills and know-how alive, it is paramount that all designs also use the most advanced technologies to deliver a perfect finish, technically and aesthetically. it is a combination of both that makes patek philippe so revered. “ our designs truly come to life when the movement is put inside the watch case.” —Sandrine Stern, Head of Watch Creation for Patek Philippe This dedication to excellence can be seen in every model in the patek philippe collection, particularly with two recent additions, the ladies Diamond Ribbon Ref 4968 and the men’s ultra-thin perpetual Calendar Ref 5940J. ReF 4968 DiaMoND RiBBoN Vastly popular among women, the moonphase complication comes alive again in a perfectly proportioned timepiece. <strong>The</strong> elegant round case with the precious white or black mother-of-pearl dial is decorated with a stunning complement of diamonds that spiral around the bezel and the case-band. <strong>The</strong> new manually wound movement features a highly precise moon-phase display. Witness the ribbon of 273 pure white Top Wesselton diamonds in nine graduated sizes that spiral with a silky smoothness around the rose or white gold case and you will at once be enchanted. Flawless ReF 5940J GRaND CoMpliCaTioN <strong>The</strong> ultra-thin self-winding perpetual Calendar has ranked among patek philippe's most popular complicated watches for many years. it was 1925 when patek philippe presented the world's first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar. Now, the workshops have recently re-launched it in a format that emphasizes the brand's heritage in perpetual calendars: the ultra-thin Ref. 5940 in an 18k-gold retro-modern cushion-shaped case. Ref. 5940 features a very contemporary format with strong masculine appeal and despite the many analog displays, the dial IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE a patek philippe watch is an investment we trust will be enjoyed by future generations. in order to safeguard the integrity and longevity of your investment, commitment is required not just from patek philippe, but also from the watch owner. Regular service is recommended at intervals of between three and five years, depending on the type of watch and its general wear and tear. in some ways, the care and maintenance of a watch can be compared with that of a car. Just as one would expect to have their car checked at regular intervals, this is what must be done with a timepiece. like cars, watches of course contain mechanical components, albeit considerably smaller; a simple selfwinding mechanical movement has between 150 and 350 parts. <strong>The</strong>se components require regular, though not frequent, attention. as with a car engine, certain parts simply need to be cleaned and re-lubricated to ensure they do not wear down, potentially necessitating more serious repair work in the future. unofficial servicing of patek philippe watches can sometimes be the reason why heavy repair is required instead of simple routine service. our international Customer Services, with a network of more than 57 authorized Service Centers in 36 countries around the world, employs the highest level of dedicated specialists to take care of the maintenance and restoration of patek philippe watches. <strong>The</strong>re is no reason why a patek philippe watch should not last forever. However, part of the responsibility for guaranteeing the value of your watch for future generations must also lie with you, the owner. patek philippe 41
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