He passed away? How sad. He had a very distinguished career. I didn't see any news nor announcement yet. This is the first I've heard of this. What a surprise.
It is a shockwave and a profound sense of emotion that are sweeping through the world of high watchmaking today. We owe you a lot, merci Monsieur Stern!
The world and Patek Philippe is a much more sad place today. RIP sir you will always be remembered for all your great achievements and making Patek Philippe what it is today. ππ. M.
None of the watches I treasure the most would have been possible without Philippe's pivotal role in these two important areas of human knowledge, and I'll forever be grateful for his generosity and visionary commitment!π Thanks for this fitting tribute, I...