Why You Should Buy Patek Philippe Watches in Australia

Most people agree that Patek Philippe is the best-known brand among all significant Swiss watchmakers. Why is that the case? The editorial director of WatchTime's German sister publication Chronos, Rüdiger Bucher, outlines seven factors that have contributed to Patek Philippe's success.

Reason #1: Expertise

From the hand-winding two-hand watch and "basic" complications with features like an annual calendar or second-time zone to intricate masterpieces with minute repeaters, tourbillons, and split-seconds chronographs, Patek Philippe has perfected every facet of exquisite watchmaking. The use of cutting-edge, modern machinery goes hand in hand with expert artisan craftsmanship.

Reason #2: Generations

It takes time to reach this degree of skill. Since Patek Philippe has been making watches continuously for 177 years, it has accumulated a vast amount of experience that is passed down from one watchmaker generation to the next.

Reason #3: Vision for the future

Although Patek Philippe has a long history, the company is not tied to the past. While making substantial investments in the use of new materials, technologies, and production techniques, the company retains the values of the traditional art of watchmaking on the one hand. The company has also made a conscious effort to develop new styles, such as the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, a pilot's watch for 2015.

Reason #4: Excellence

Essentially, the most valuable resource of Patek Philippe is quality. The company as a whole is built to support it. This company enforced strict standards that sometimes go above and beyond typical industry standards with the launch of the Patek Philippe Seal in 2008. However, the commitment to quality extends beyond the timepieces themselves. 

The highest standards are set for personnel training at Patek Philippe, from the watchmaker to the salesman, and this includes customer assistance that covers both sales and service.

Reason #5: Family-run Business

Since its establishment in 1839, Patek Philippe has been run by the Stern family, who are currently in their fourth generation of ownership. As a result, the company's ideology and practices are quite consistent. It also rules out the possibility of major course changes brought on by a new management team, ensuring that the successful path will undoubtedly continue. This guarantees sustainability, which is strongly related to the statement that follows.

Reason #6: Value

Anyone who buys a Patek Philippe is aware that, if they decide to sell it later, they most likely won't lose any money. Also, there is no way to predict this in specific cases, it is certainly likely that the watch's value may rise over time. It's, nevertheless, comforting to know that, even though most people buy watches for personal enjoyment rather than with the intention of selling them right away.

FAQ

How Long Is the Patek Philippe Waiting List?

As for the most exclusive Rolex, Patek Phillipe, or Audemars Piguet, collectors can wait up to 10 years in line.

How Many Polishes Can a Patek Undergo?

Lightly buff as necessary, but only once every five or more years is the advice. The ideal way to proceed is to polish either rarely or never at all because polishing alters the watch's original, intended shape.

How Can a Patek Philippe Watch Be Authenticated?

Each genuine Patek Philippe watch has a stamp and a serial number.

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