Société Patek Philippe S.A.

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gptkbp:instanceOf Watch manufacturer
gptkbp:acquisition Acquired_by_the_Stern_family_in_1932
gptkbp:awards Numerous awards for watchmaking excellence
gptkbp:brand Recognized worldwide
One of the most valuable watch brands
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Vacheron_Constantin
Rolex
Audemars Piguet
Jaeger-LeCoultre
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Rich history in watchmaking
gptkbp:customerBase Celebrities
Royalty
Collectors
Affluent individuals
gptkbp:distribution Authorized retailers worldwide
gptkbp:employees Approximately 2,000
gptkbp:exhibits Participates in Baselworld
Participates_in_Watches_&_Wonders
gptkbp:founded 1839
gptkbp:founder gptkb:François_Czapek
gptkb:Antoine_Norbert_de_Patek
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Société Patek Philippe S.A.
gptkbp:industry Luxury goods
gptkbp:innovation Introduced the first wristwatch with a perpetual calendar
Introduced the first wristwatch with a minute repeater
Introduced the first wristwatch with a chronograph
gptkbp:is_known_for Limited editions
Complicated watches
High-quality timepieces
gptkbp:market Global luxury watch market
gptkbp:motto You_never_actually_own_a_Patek_Philippe._You_merely_look_after_it_for_the_next_generation.
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:LeBron_James
gptkb:Eric_Clapton
gptkb:Pope_Francis
Queen Elizabeth II
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:Calatrava
Nautilus
Aquanaut
Grand Complications
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Société_Patek_Philippe_S.A.
gptkbp:philanthropy Supports various charitable initiatives
gptkbp:products Wristwatches
gptkbp:revenue Estimated at 1 billion CHF
gptkbp:skills Attention to detail
High-quality materials
Handcrafted movements
gptkbp:specialization Luxury watches
gptkbp:website patek.com