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A Story of Independence

Anchored in Geneva and Switzerland

Since its founding, Patek Philippe has been expanding its footprint in Geneva and Switzerland - a historically rich and symbolic watchmaking soil.

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Quai des Bergues

Origins of the Manufacture

The year 1839 marked the establishment of Patek, Czapek & Cie in Geneva. The first manufacture was located at 29 Quai des Bergues, on the right bank of the Rhône river. After Jean Adrien Philippe succeeded Czapek, the company relocated to number 15 on Quai des Bergues and was renamed Patek, Philippe & Cie.
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Rue du Rhône

The Geneva Salon

It was in 1853 that Patek Philippe, needing larger premises as the firm grew, moved into two stories of a building on 41 Rue du Rhône. In 1996, what is now known as the Geneva Salon became a space solely dedicated to customers. Today, it showcases the entirety of the collection and perfectly reflects our watchmaking excellence and heritage.
The Geneva Salon
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The Patek Philippe Manufacture on the Grand Quai and the rue du Rhône in Geneva, circa 1855.
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The Patek Philippe workshops located on the third floor of the building on rue du Rhône, circa 1920.
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The Geneva Salon, in the style of Napoleon III, with the Tiffany safe located beneath the prized framed collection of medals.
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The historic manufacturing headquarters eventually became a space for customers, known simply as “the Salon”.
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La Jonction

Into Modernity

In 1964, on the Manufacture's 125th anniversary, a new building was inaugurated on 2 Rue des Pêcheries, located on the banks of the Rhône river. Patek Philippe took up the top four floors representing 550 square meters of the solidly constructed six-story building, which was as modern as the old factory was historic.
La Jonction opened on the occasion of our 125th anniversary.
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The six-story building was filled with modern-era machinery as well as historical machines and tools.
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Rue des vieux grenadiers

The Patek Philippe Museum

In 1975, Patek Philippe acquired an industrial building at 7 Rue des Vieux Grenadiers, to install the Ateliers Réunis – a production unit for cases and bracelets where traditional Genevan goldsmithing techniques were perpetuated. After production was regrouped to Plan-Les-Ouates, the building was renovated and extended between 1999 and 2001. Since then, it has housed the world-renowned Patek Philippe Museum.
The Patek Philippe Museum
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The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva opened its doors in 2001.
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The industrial building, dating from 1919–1920, was acquired by Patek Philippe in 1975 to house the Ateliers Réunis.
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The Museum in Geneva houses one of the world’s most important and prestigious watch collections.
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Home to some 2,500 pieces, the Museum offers a journey through five centuries showcasing the evolution of timekeeping.
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On view on the ground floor is a collection of workbenches and antique tools, along with the Museum’s restoration atelier.
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The Museum offers a glimpse into the world of a watchmaker.
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Chemin du Pont-du-Centenaire

Complete Integration

In 1996, Patek Philippe centralized its manufacture and headquarters in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. This move towards an even greater integration of operations marked the beginning of a new era. A new workshop dedicated to cases and bracelets was opened in nearby Perly in 2003, followed by a new facility in Plan-les-Ouates to produce movement components in 2010.
In 1996, Patek Philippe inaugurated a new manufacture of unmatched proportions in Plan-les-Ouates.
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PP6

Building for the Future

Inaugurated in 2020, the new PP6 facility was designed to support the expansion of Patek Philippe over the next 20 to 30 years, safeguarding our independence for generations to come. With dedicated areas for Rare Handcrafts and internal training, PP6 reaffirms our Genevan heritage and commitment to blending watchmaking tradition with innovation.
The 2020 building reasserts our Genevan roots and our confidence in the future of watchmaking.
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The building comprises 10 floors, including four basement levels, covering over 133,000 sqm.
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The state-of-the-art facility is a testament to Patek Philippe’s industrial precision and technological excellence.
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The highly modern architecture of this structure can unite all of our Genevan ateliers under one roof.

Integrating for Independence

Strong Swiss Roots

Between 2001 and 2010, Patek Philippe further reinforced its verticalization by partnering with watch case manufacturer Calame & Cie, polishing expert Poli-Art SA, gem-setting specialist SHG and dial manufacture Cadrans Flückiger. In 2010, Patek Philippe opened new workshops in Le Crêt-du-Locle where Calame, Poli-Art, and SHG were relocated together, all under one roof.

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SHG

Located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, SHG carries out our manual gemsetting operations.

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Patek Philippe la Chaux-de-Fonds

This subsidiary produces complete escapements (anchors, escape wheels and balance wheels).

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Calame

Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Calame supports the production of our cases and handles finishing operations.

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Patek Philippe la Vallée

Located in Le Brassus in the Vallée de Joux, this subsidiary specializes in fine watchmaking.

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Patek Philippe Technologies

Based in Neuchâtel, this entity is both a production partner and supports in the development of our R&D projects.

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Allaine

Located in Alle, this entity carries out our boxing, refinishing, pre-assembly and assembly of quartz movements.

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Cadrans Fluckiger

Based in Saint-Imier, this subsidiary produces a majority of our dials as well as all of the associated appliques.

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Patek Philippe Bruegg

This entity supplies the Moon phase discs for our most complicated watch collections.

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Patek Philippe Ateliers du Jura

Located in France, this entity manufactures steel parts and carries out pre-assembly operations.

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A Story of Independence

The Calatrava Cross

A royal emblem, the Calatrava Cross has been associated with Patek Philippe since 1887. It is our hallmark of timeless beauty, independence and regal stature.

The Calatrava Cross