The first Patek Philippe wristwatch - 1868
This decorative watch worn on a bangle-type bracelet , the dial of which is cleverly concealed by a cover set with a large diamond , dates from 1868 . Created nearly 30 years after the founding of Patek Philippe, Czapek & Co. in 1839 , it is considered th...
Exactly!
And I would add that "Ladies First" shouldn't mean "Now leave it to men"! 😊😇🌸 Best, Emmanuel
What if anything was introduced in the years between 1868 and 1904?
Were there other inventions in the intervening 38 years between the PP 27368 (1868) and Cartier's Santos-Dumont (1904)? The text (in your "Historic Breakthrough" photo above) says the 27368 "...started a trend in watchmaking." It also alludes to the Carti...
Girard-Perregaux is often mentioned.
Production of men’s wristwatches for military purposes starting in 1880: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/wristwatches/girard-perregaux Best, Emmanuel ...
Strange that the G-P website doesn't mention this when you'd think that would be a historic landmark they'd like to promote.
But I'm gonna keep digging around. Thanks Emmanuel for the info. Fascinating and well researched PP history...as always!
Does GP have a true heritage department ?
It might be a part of the possible reasons… Thanks for your kind words! Emmanuel