Patek Philippe Watches - Easily one of the most venerable watch brands in the world, Patek Philippe was founded in Geneva in 1839. It was acquired by the Stern family in 1932 and remains an independent family owned company to this day. It is known as the benchmark standard for high complications and is renowned for its pioneering in new technology, its master of the rare handcrafts, and more. Patek Philippe’s beloved collections include the classic Calatrava, the sporty Aquanaut and Nautilus lines, the feminine Twenty-4, and the incredible complications and grand complications.