What is the appeal of Patek Philippe, one of the “world’s three great timepieces”? Page 4

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What is the appeal of Patek Philippe, one of the "world's three great timepieces"?

Calatrava,” Patek Philippe’s masterpiece and champion of the dress watch

Patek Philippe’s iconic ” Calatrava ” was born in 1932. The timeless simplicity of its design has captivated people, and it still reigns as the king of dress watches. Its dial and case design were inspired by the philosophy of the German art movement “Bauhaus,” in which “function determines form.

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The name “Calatrava Cross,” Patek Philippe’s emblem registered as a trademark in 1887, is used as the model’s name, which is also an indication of the watch’s symbolic status as a Patek Philippe.

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Patek Philippe’s sports watch “Nautilus”, which defied common sense

In 1976, it was considered normal for a luxury watch to be slim and gold-plated. The ” Nautilus ” in its large stainless steel case overturned such conventional wisdom and surprised the world.

Charles Gérald Genta designed the powerful form inspired by the portholes of a steamer. In addition to the Nautilus, he is the legendary watch designer behind IWC’s Ingenieur SL and Da Vinci, Omega’s Constellation C, Cartier’s Pasha, and Bulgari’s Bulgari Bulgari, among others.

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