Name: Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection
Brand: Assouline
SKU: 9781649802408
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Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish refugees Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, Patek Philippe is the zenith of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their mission was clear: to create the world's most exquisite timepieces.

Patek Philippe excels in grand complications, with groundbreaking innovations like the precision regulator (1881) and perpetual calendar mechanism (1889). They've crafted iconic watches, including the 1926 Grande Complication, the 1933 Super Complication for Henry Graves, and the record-setting 2019 Grandmaster Chime.

With a production of fewer than a million watches since 1839, Patek Philippe's creations are coveted by collectors worldwide.

Explore these rare timepieces in Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection, featuring exclusive photographs from prominent collectors. Join the world of horological excellence today.

Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.

PAGE COUNT

212 pages

NUMBER OF ILLUSTRATIONS

over 180

LANGUAGE

English

RELEASED ON

November 2023

DIMENSIONS

W 15.55 x L 18.62 x D 2.95 in

COVER MATERIALS

Faux Leather Handcrafted volume in a Faux leather luxury clamshell case with metal plaque

ISBN

9781649802408

WEIGHT

20.0 lb

AUTHOR

Fabienne Reybaud

About The Author:

Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been an esteemed editor specializing in the luxury field. She was head of the jewelry and watches department of the French daily newspaper Le Figaro for twenty-five years and is now an independent journalist, writing for leading national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. Reybaud is the author of several books, including Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2006, 2010), Chanel: Jewelry and Watches (Assouline, 2020), Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium (Assouline, 2022), Tambour by Louis Vuitton (Thames & Hudson, 2022) and Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018, 2023).

Craftsmanship:

Assouline’s Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Treating a range of topics from jewelry and fashion, fine art and the ‘Impossible Collections,’ the Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Nestled in linen clamshell presentation cases, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signaling a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.

Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection