[Trivia] Trivia about Patek Philippe products
We will explain trivia about PATEK PHILIPPE products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time customers.
Patek Philippe Facts
| Patek Philippe Seal | This unique and strict certification standard was established in 2009 and is one of the most stringent quality standards in the watch industry. Before 2008, the "Geneva Seal" was used. This was a mark of the finest Swiss watch, and was awarded if all 12 conditions were met within 600 hours. The Patek Philippe Seal has set its own stricter standards that go beyond the Geneva Seal, and is applied to all mechanical watches manufactured, covering everything from design to customer service. |
|---|---|
| Manufacture | Some manufacturers give up on after-sales care of watches because they cannot repair them due to lack of technicians, but all Patek Philippe watches can be repaired forever because of their thorough in-house production. Some people may own them as heirlooms to be passed down from parent to child, child to grandchild, for generations. Other famous brands and manufactures include Rolex, Zenith, and Seiko. |
| Nautilus | This is one of Patek Philippe's most representative models, created with the porthole of the submarine "Nautilus" as its motif. The case was designed by Gerald Genta, who is known as the "Picasso of the watch world" and is an expert in designing thin watches. In an era when gold cases were the mainstream for dress watches, the Nautilus made a shocking debut as a premium stainless steel watch. The most popular of these is the 5711/1A, which was released in 2006, and its price has continued to rise due to global demand, with the current market price being over 10 million yen. In 2010, the bracelet was slightly changed, and the blue dial was changed to the current reference 5711/1A010. |
| Clock rising | It means "a watch that you will never replace as your lifelong companion". It has been a classic brand that always comes up in conversation. It is a watch that will be loved not only for a lifetime, but for generations to come. Since 1996, the company has been advertising its "Generations Campaign", with images of a father and son, mother and daughter, in harmony, telling the value of the highest quality watches being passed down from generation to generation. In addition, the essential condition for a watch that can be used for a long time is universality, "it can always be used in any situation, even with the passage of time". Patek Philippe's motto, "casual elegance", has been chosen as a companion that will always be with you, whether you are wearing a suit, casually, or on or off. |
Why Patek Philippe is so expensive
Why is Patek Philippe so expensive?
Founded in 1839 by two Polish men, Antoni Patek and Franciszek Capek, Patek Philippe is a long-established brand with a rich history spanning nearly 180 years.
It is counted among the three biggest brands in the world watch industry along with Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin, and is said to be at the top of the list. Patek Philippe watches combine the delicate and high technology that has been cultivated throughout its history with the world's highest level of quality, so they are known as a prestigious "above the clouds" and continue to be the envy of people all over the world.
So why is Patek Philippe so expensive on the market? Let's explain the reasons.
In conclusion, ① the materials and technology are of the highest quality in the world, and the watches are almost entirely made by hand by craftsmen. ② It is a manufacture (in-house production) brand that produces all products in-house, including models with complicated mechanisms. ③ It supports permanent repairs. ④ It manufactures watches that are intended to be passed down from parent to child, across generations.
The above points are some of them.
Why is Patek Philippe so expensive? One of the main factors that could explain this is the production method.
Most of the watches are handcrafted by craftsmen, and many of them have magnificent calibers and movement cases with see-through cases. They are works of art in a way.
Another factor is the strict quality control of the materials used. For example, when it comes to diamonds for decoration, they only use diamonds with a color grade of D to F according to the 4Cs standard, and IF (internal flawless) clarity, which means they have in-house standards that exceed those of Harry Winston.
Regarding repairs, Patek Philippe is a rare brand worldwide that has provided lifetime maintenance and repairs for its products since its founding in 1839. While many brands have limited warranty periods, the after-sales support for lifetime repairs is exceptionally reliable. This truly shows the dignity of the brand as a watch that will be loved for a long time, across generations.
Due to these factors, Patek Philippe continues to be popular and loved, and is highly sought after in the market. Furthermore, because they are produced by hand, the supply is low compared to the demand, making them increasingly rare, making them increasingly difficult to obtain, and their prices and value are soaring.
Patek Philippe is truly a watch worthy of a lifetime. Yukizaki carries a large selection of new and used watches, so please come and see for yourself the world of Patek Philippe.
BRAND
Handling brand
- RolexCartierOMEGAPATEK PHILIPPEAUDEMARS PIGUETBreguetROGER DUBUISLange & SöhneHUBLOTFRANCK MULLERCHANEL
- HARRY WINSTONJAEGER LE COULTREIWCPANERAIBREITLINGTAG HEUERAQUANAUTICAncokine NeoVan Cleef & ArpelsHermes
- ChopardZenithDamianiTudor (Tudor)TiffanyTerra Cielo Mare
- PiagetBoucheronBVLGARIYounger & BressonRichard Mille
