Inside Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe, The International Magazine
Launched in 1996, Patek Philippe is now published in eight languages, twice a year, with almost 300,000 magazines reaching owners of Patek Philippe watches in more than 180 countries
Vol. 1 No. 1 - Published in 1996, the first cover of Patek Philippe magazine featured a work by the influential hat creator Philip Treacy.
Vol. 3 No. 10 - A special edition of the magazine marked the occasion of the company’s 175th anniversary in 2015 by celebrating our rich history.
Vol. 5 No. 5 - In 2024, we showcased Thierry Barbier-Mueller’s exceptional collection of sculptural chairs, selecting one for the cover that plays with form and function.
The story of the magazine
Patek Philippe magazine was conceived by Philippe Stern, who oversaw its editorial direction for many years, before passing it on to his son, Thierry. It was created as an engaging and collectible gift for Patek Philippe owners, to offer insights and unique stories that echo the world and culture that is behind Patek Philippe.
Vol. 1 No. 1 – Philip Treacy article - We interviewed haute couture hat-maker Philip Treacy about his craft when he was 27 years old and had already transformed the art of millinery.
Vol. 3 No. 10 – Industry of nations - In the 175th anniversary issue, we discovered how nineteenth-century exhibitions brought together innovators from across the world, including the founders of Patek Philippe.
Vol. 5 No. 5 – firecoats - With the help of a couple of collectors and a curator, we discovered the story behind highly decorated Edo-period Japanese firefighters’ coats.
Our Cultural Interests
For every issue, exclusive stories and photographs present creativity in all forms, exploration of cultures, and feats of science and invention, which readers may never have seen before. Subjects are chosen that align with Patek Philippe’s core values, such as honoring the work of artisans who are skilled in age-old crafts.
Vol. 1 No. 1 – the simplicity of innovation article - Here, we explored the newly launched seminal Annual Calendar mechanism, which premiered in the Ref. 5035 in 1996
Vol. 3 No. 10 – Ahead of their time - For the 175th anniversary issue, we reviewed some of Patek Philippe’s most important innovative achievements through the decades
Vol. 5 No. 5 – observatory movements - In this piece, we investigated Patek Philippe’s contributions to the Geneva Observatory horological competitions by consulting historic documents in the company’s archives
About our Watches
The magazine presents in-depth knowledge and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights on Patek Philippe’s watchmaking process and timepieces. Technical developments are explained in detail, and we look at the bigger picture, too, researching the history of the company’s innovations, in context and showing their impact, frequently drawing on the Patek Philippe archives.
