What is the appeal of Patek Philippe, one of the “world’s three great timepieces”? Page 6

What is the most expensive watch ever made by Patek Philippe?

Patek Philippe is known as the most expensive watch manufacturer in the world. The most expensive of all was the ” Ref. 5016A-010, ” which was sold at the “Only Watch” charity auction held in 2015. The “minute repeater,” which tells the time by sound, the “true billon mechanism,” which rotates the escapement, and the “perpetual calendar,” which automatically adjusts the date. Ref. 5016A-010″ was created for this charity auction and is equipped with all three mechanisms that are considered to be installed in an ultra-luxury watch. It hit an all-time high bid of 7.3 million francs (about 900 million yen). Although there are some watches in the world that have been sold for more expensive prices, such as watches paved with diamonds, Patek Philippe’s watch is the most expensive wristwatch in the world.

Quality control with the exclusive ” Patek Philippe Seal

Patek Philippe has been stamping all its products with the ” Hallmark of Geneva ” since 1886, a sign of quality. In 2009, Patek Philippe replaced the Hallmark of Geneva with its own ” Patek Philippe Seal ” to guarantee the enduring quality of its products. The Patek Philippe Seal is a comprehensive guarantee of product quality and after-sales service, from the movement to the exterior. This rigorous quality control is one of the reasons why Patek Philippe’s brand status is so strong.

Patek Philippe “Lifetime Repair”, a sign of trust

Patek Philippe watches last a lifetime. Even if you purchased your watch decades ago, Patek Philippe will repair it. Along with the Patek Philippe Seal, this is a factor that enhances the reliability of the brand. However, please note that, as with most products, repairs must be paid for after two years of purchase, and if the original parts no longer exist, the repair cost will increase due to the need to manufacture new replacement parts.

Why Patek Philippe watches are among the best values in the world

Distortion-free case manufacturing

Most manufacturers, even the most prestigious Swiss luxury brands, manufacture their cases by cutting. Patek Philippe, however, uses forging as its case manufacturing method. Forging is a process that allows for the production of a tight-fitting case by not cutting the metal. This process is far more costly than the cutting process and results in a beautiful Patek Philippe case with no distortion at all, no matter what angle it is viewed from.

Thin, crisp dial design

Patek Philippe’s high level of technology can be seen in the printing on the dial. The Patek Philippe logo is clearly visible without blurring into the base of the dial, despite the extremely thin and delicate lettering.

Annual calendar with unique mechanism

The annual calendar mechanism automatically adjusts the calendar for one year once it has been adjusted on March 1. Patek Philippe has developed its own mechanism, which is more resistant to shocks and more practical than those of other companies. This annual calendar mechanism was patented in 1996, and only Patek Philippe can handle it.