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Patek Philippe Interview with Larry Pettinelli

Laurie Kahle recently spoke with Patek Philippe’s U.S. President Larry Pettinelli about this year’s hits, what we can expect to see more of from the brand, and the “wild West” of pre-owned watches.

14 June 2018
Brands

Patek Philippe Parts of a Puzzle

This film is about inspiration. Like the pieces of a puzzle, different inspirations intertwine and contribute to the creation of a Patek Philippe timepiece.

10 June 2018

Crystals have it covered Innovation and technology

Innovation and technology

Glass box crystals

Crystals have it covered Crystals have it covered

Glass boxes, top hats, domes – our watch crystals are taking on more sophisticated shapes and edgier lines. And it’s not just a matter of... Glass boxes, top hats, domes – our watch...

Calibre 240 Innovation and technology

Innovation and technology

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Calibre 240 Calibre 240

When it comes to the Patek calibre 240, the old saying, “If it ain’t broke” definitely comes to mind. In 2017 the calibre 240 celebrated... When it comes to the Patek calibre 240,...

The only Patek Philippe Chronograph for ladies Trends and style

Trends and style

Video

The only Patek Philippe Chronograph for ladies The only Patek Philippe...

The new reference 7150/250R-001 replaces the reference 7071 that was first launched in 2009. The new reference 7150/250R-001 replaces...

Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A-001 Trends and style

Trends and style

Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A-001 Aquanaut Chronograph Ref....

In 2018, Patek Philippe enhances the appeal of its sporty Aquanaut family with the introduction of a very first chronograph in the... In 2018, Patek Philippe enhances the...

Neither round nor square, but oval Trends and style

Trends and style

Neither round nor square, but oval Neither round nor square,...

While they are not particularly common, oval watches are not particularly rare either, and there are some famous models, almost all of... While they are not particularly common,...

New Sales Records Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

New Sales Records New Sales Records

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo sets new sales record, achieving more than CHF 45 million in a single weekend and retaining... Phillips in Association with Bacs &...

Broadening the sales spectrum Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

Collector's corner

Broadening the sales spectrum Broadening the sales spectrum

With its Geneva auctions on May 12th and 13th, Phillips is asserting its ability to scale horological summits, as well as smoothly... With its Geneva auctions on May 12th and...

The different faces of the moon Arts and culture

Arts and culture

Phases of the moon

The different faces of the moon The different faces of the...

The moon isn’t just a convenient excuse for a watch complication. Moon depictions form a stylistic genre in their own right. Here’s a... The moon isn’t just a convenient excuse...

Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 7234R-001 Trends and style

Trends and style

Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 7234R-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time...

Patek Philippe unveiled at Baselworld its first ladies' self-winding Travel Time watch. Patek Philippe unveiled at Baselworld...

We interviewed Patrick Cremers, the director of the Patek Philippe Geneva Salon, during the special exhibition of the newly released 2018 rare handcrafts timepiece collection.

The challenges of selling Patek Philippe watches The challenges of selling...

You might think that managing one of Patek Philippe’s biggest stores is easy, but it’s not without its challenges, as Patrick Cremers,... You might think that managing one of...

Rare handcrafts showcased in Geneva Exhibitions

Rare handcrafts showcased in Geneva Rare handcrafts showcased...

From April 19 to 28, Patek Philippe is showcasing its entire collection of the rare handcrafts timepieces that premiered at Baselworld... From April 19 to 28, Patek Philippe is...

The extremes of Baselworld 2018 Trends and style

Trends and style

The extremes of Baselworld 2018 The extremes of Baselworld...

Whether in colour or complication, size or style, Baselworld 2018 produced a whole raft of watches that stood out for their extravagant,... Whether in colour or complication, size...

Three top repeater watches from Baselworld 2018 Trends and style

Trends and style

Chiming watches

Three top repeater watches from Baselworld 2018 Three top repeater watches...

The concept of chiming the time has gotten a lot more elaborate. The concept of chiming the time has...

The three most important watches of Baselworld 2018

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The three most important watches of Baselworld... The three most important...

Sandrine Stern, Creative Director, presents the Golden Ellipse Jumbo and the self-winding ladies' chronograph, while Patrick Cremers,... Sandrine Stern, Creative Director,...

Four firm favourites Trends and style

Trends and style

Baselworld 2018

Four firm favourites Four firm favourites

Highly complicated, austerely elegant, affordable and retro – my four picks from Baselworld 2018 are a pretty mixed bunch. Their price... Highly complicated, austerely elegant,...

Ref. 5531 World Time Minute Repeater Innovation and technology

Innovation and technology

Video

Ref. 5531 World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531 World Time Minute...

Philip Barat, Head of Watch Development at Patek Philippe, presents the technical and aesthetic facets of this grand complication watch. Philip Barat, Head of Watch Development...

Nautilus Perpetual Calendar

Nautilus Perpetual Calendar Nautilus Perpetual Calendar

Patek Philippe is now enriching its Nautilus collection with a first grand complication. Patek Philippe is now enriching its...

Basel in full swing Exhibitions

Basel in full swing Basel in full swing

Baselworld 2018 ends with on an overall positive note. Baselworld 2018 ends with on an overall...

Ladies’ Chronograph Ref. 7150/250R-001 Trends and style

Trends and style

Ladies’ Chronograph Ref. 7150/250R-001 Ladies’ Chronograph Ref....

At Baselworld, Patek Philippe unveils a new manually wound ladies' chronograph. At Baselworld, Patek Philippe unveils a...

Patek Philippe Ref. 5531R World Time Minute Repeater

Patek Philippe Ref. 5531R World Time Minute... Patek Philippe Ref. 5531R...

For the very first time, a minute repeater sounds local time anywhere in the world. For the very first time, a minute...

Real-time – the watchword for Baselworld 2018 Exhibitions

Real-time – the watchword for Baselworld 2018 Real-time – the watchword...

A new intelligent chat bot promises to keep us updated in real time throughout Baselworld. A new intelligent chat bot promises to...

Ten good reasons to go Exhibitions

Ten good reasons to go Ten good reasons to go

Baselworld 2018 is an obligatory fixture on the watch industry circuit, and the biggest watch fair open to the public. Baselworld 2018 is an obligatory fixture...

The great all-rounder Innovation and technology

Innovation and technology

23 February 2018

Silicon in the watch industry

The great all-rounder The great all-rounder

Silicon is revolutionary, widely available and increasingly affordable, and it has become ubiquitous in watches. Its inclusion in watch... Silicon is revolutionary, widely...

Dials Innovation and technology

Innovation and technology

10 February 2018

Dials Dials

The editorial team of GMT magazine offers a selection of four watches with fascinating dials. The editorial team of GMT magazine...