Patek Philippe

Early in this millennium, Patek Philippe created a new innovation department tasked with developing new technologies and new materials. It was called the Advanced Research program. Some of the main problems that watchmakers have faced for centuries, since...  

It is good to know Patek invests in technological marvels that make their watches accurate and sturdy. Thanks for the post. So buying a brand new Patek is a good idea cause of these technological breakthroughs. Cheers. Geross.

This involvement in caliber development is something we also see in the 29-535 caliber (chronograph). Patek is IMHO a step forward in terms of caliber improvements if we look back at the 240, the 29-535 (5170, 5270...), the 28-520 (5960, 5980...), the Adv... 

Thanks for the very informative post. It is good to read maisons that have such a long history of fine craftsmanship also emphasising on innovation and forward looking technologies Kudos to Patek Philippe and a good reminder to me why they are who they ar... 

We still have a very traditional brand and design but they bring imporvements in several calibers in a discreet way. I think it helps digging, without altering the DNA of the brand. I'd like to see a new reference from the AR program... why not a 28-520 a... 

Thanks Joe! Cheers, Mark

I love the Patek 5550 but I was not able to get one. I was wondering if there are any more Advanced models in the pipeline? just curious.

It was indeed the last one to be launched in 2011. 300 pieces is not a lot for such a piece and it was indeed difficult to find one. Today, you can but all depends on what premium you're willing to agree on. From time to time the question of "Will there b...