Patek Philippe Employee Mail Bomb Attack

AndCavanaugh · 2024-11-27T19:23:59Z

Explore the shocking mail bomb attacks targeting Patek Philippe employees in Switzerland. AndCavanaugh's report details the incidents and community reactions.

AndCavanaugh's original post brings to light a deeply concerning and unusual series of events impacting Patek Philippe employees. This report details two separate mail bomb attacks, highlighting the severe personal toll on individuals connected to the esteemed watchmaker. AndCavanaugh's meticulous summary, drawing from French sources, provides critical context for understanding these unprecedented incidents within the luxury watch industry.

On Monday a 12-year-old girl was severely injured by a mail bomb addressed to her father, a Patek Philippe employee. The bomb was concealed in a milk carton. She is out of surgery (which lasted 6 hours) and as far as I know, will survive (1). Another employee was injured back in August when a bomb left in a garbage bag outside his door exploded. He also survived, but his leg was badly damaged (2). Both employees were in technical roles, working with movements (3). The bombings are being investigated by the Swiss AG’s office, which has jurisdiction over federal crimes.

Patek Philippe has reportedly received mail bombs in the past, along with threats of direct attacks on employees (4). Le Temps and 20Min allude to the events of 2021--a sensitive topic I won't discuss here. The image is from source one, showing the lobby of the apparent building after the explosion. The company sent a memo to employees the following day, saying that “mesures de renforcement” were being taken at Plan-les-Outes, and told employees to keep their heads down (3). The sixteen hundred employees at Plan-les-Outes seem to know no more than we do, 20Mins talked to several who felt shocked, but not scared. (5)

All sources are in French.

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The community universally expresses profound shock and sadness regarding the attacks, particularly the injury to a child, and extends wishes for a full recovery.
Several members emphasize the senseless nature of such violence and call for swift action from law enforcement to apprehend those responsible.
The incidents prompt reflection on personal safety and the broader societal context where such violent acts can occur, even in unexpected environments.
The discussion thread is primarily focused on expressing sympathy and condemnation, with limited substantive additional information or expert analysis beyond the initial post.

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grandesonnerie

Nov 27, 2024

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This message has been edited by ChristianDK on 2024-11-27 20:27:27

ChristianDK

Nov 27, 2024

Spare us this embarrassing joke. This is not instagram. Please show appropriate respect. This is a real tragedy now involving an innocent child.

I hope for the very best recovery for the young girl and that this insane crime will be solved by police quickly.

jp884

Nov 27, 2024

What is this world coming to?

MCG (Markus)

Nov 27, 2024

Indeed! 😔 My god, how much hate must be in this single person! 🤦🏻‍♂️ I hope they catch him soon!

Chicolini

Nov 27, 2024

This is really unimaginable; yet it

happened. A very sad state of affairs that this type of destruction occurs in this world. I pray for her quick and complete recovery. 🙏🏻 All the more reason we need to spread more love.

Nov 27, 2024

The world is full of crazies. Be careful out there all you good people.

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