Patek Philippe

I wanted to share one of the greatest experiences of my life, as one of fifteen collectors from around the United States to be invited by Patek Philippe for a week in Geneva to tour everything that is Patek Philippe. 

Patek flew us all Business Class to Geneva with hotel accommodations at the Mandarin Oriental, with a weeks worth of activities to follow. Here's a short and very brief synopsis..

Day 1 - We arrived in the morning at the Patek Factory to experience Manufacturing/Hand Finishing and Grand Complications. We had lunch in Patek's private dining room with Thierry Stern and Larry Pettinelli. Following lunch we departed to the Patek Philippe Museum with a tour of the past and present watches. 

Day 2 - We departed to St-Imier to visit the dial factory. Following the factory we traveled to Montreaux to visit the Chateau de Chillion midieval Castle. 

Day 3 - We arrived in the morning to the factory to experience the International Service Center/Restoration Division as well as the Department of Creation presented by Mrs. Stern. Afterwards we departed to the factory of Perly to visit Patek's Case and Bracelet Manufacturing which included Case Stamping/Bracelets, Links and Clasps/Engine Turning and Jewelery. 
To finish the day we went back to the headquarters and was presented with the entire current collection (All 200 references) to look at, admire, and try on! 

There were many breakfasts, lunches, presentations, dinners, meet and greets, outings (Geneva Boutique was mind blowing!), sight seeing etc. But I just wanted to give you a quick synopsis of some of the weeks activities. 

This trip was a once in a lifetime experience that I will cherish forever. I always loved the brand, but this took it to a completely different level and perspective to see, meet, hear and experience first hand what it truly takes to make an incredible masterpiece, a Patek Philippe timepiece. 

Here are a few pictures from the trip.. 

A light dinner on my way to Geneva..

 

  
This message has been edited by small-luxury-world on 2013-06-16 01:07:49

... what a class from Patek to offer such a treat. How hard did it make you feel like buying a watch during that trip ? And which one ?

You name the reference.. we saw it! I was so close to pulling the trigger on a few pieces at the Geneva Boutique.. I had to restrain myself. Although when I got home yesterday the hunt was on for a 5131! 

... and wait that Geneva gives it to you

But there is just something about that dial which mesmerizes me on the 5131. The 5204 was beautiful, fit very well surprisingly! However, the dial is basically identical to my 5270 so after thinking last night it is  probably not the next piece for me, as I want something completely different. 

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Thank you for sharing.   It is people like you who takes the time to share that the rest of us can enjoy. 

I was wondering how you felt about the new dial for the 5204 Perpetual Split in person? A little bit modified from the original blackened hands and indices version...

Much more captivating in person! Extremely crisp, legible and symmetrical.. White indices mesh well with the creamy white background. It's basically the same layout as my 5270, so I really enjoy the dial. Its either the 5204 or a 5131 for my next!

bulliondesk,

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And seeing the photos

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by me, after spending some time on Sunday morning. Hope you don´t mind, but it looks much nicer like this ;-)

It is very nice to see how different the dial of your 5270G looks in different light, but anytime it looks beautiful.

Thanks a lot for sharing your very nice trip to the "heart" of Patek Philippe! I have done it before, but could do it again, again and again

Best,
Oliver

I just subscribed for more bandwidth! My pictures should be working fine now. Appreciate the help during the delay Oliver!

This was my first time I was really able to capture the 5270 in some great lighting. It's quite amazing how the dial seems to just come alive!

pictures. Did you know that the "Horloge Fleurie" has the longest seconds hand in the World? I believe that this article will DEFINITELY encourage US and dear Pplater to go and fish in other waters!

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Oliver

Cheers

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For a marvellos report.

What an amazing time you had.

The Mandarin Hotel is were we stayed on our visit.

And I totally agree with you in regards to the Boutique, it is a gorgeous shop and it gets better the higher in the lift you go

I love the split chrono.

Did you get any info on the 6002?

Regards

Tony

Oh yes, that 5th floor view is quite stunning! We saw the 6002, incredible piece! Thinking of moving to Geneva..

Wear your watch in good health and enjoy its beauty! 

I got very sick the morning of the reception at the boutique and couldn't make it that evening.

:-(

Hope we have a chance to meet in person at a local GTG someday.

Cheers,

TM

Sorry to hear that. Looking forward to meeting you at a GTG one of these days. Feel better!