Patek Phillippe Books Special Edition of 300 Signed Copies by Henri and Philippe Stern. Book No. 20

Patek phillippe book special edition of 300 signed copies by henri and philippe stern. Book no. 20

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Patek philippe’s first lavishly illustrated volume on pocket watches is the definitive reference work on the company’s production, from the first patek & czapek watches of 1839. Some 280 watches are illustrated and described, including pocket watches of elegance and beauty, made for popes, princesses, balkan kings and, of course, queen victoria. The complicated watches made for american magnates, including the legendary graves watch, are described in detailed captions and colour illustrations. There is a charming chapter on the adventures of the firm’s founder, antoine norbert de patek, on a business trip to america in the 1850’s. On the technical side, chapters cover such themes as jean adrien philippe’s stem-winding system, tourbillons, carousels, chronometrical competitions and complications. Written by the authority on patek philippe, alan banbery, and patek philippe’s leading enthusiast, martin huber, it yields fresh information and renewed enjoyment at every perusal.

248 pages, hardcover with dust jacket

Published january 1, 1982 first edition

Specially commissioned and signed by therrie stern's father pierre and grandfather henri, and presented to their closest friends as a gift in 1982. Also signed by alan banbury (curator of the patek philippe museum) and martin huber, the author of the book. These signed books are held in private collections and very rarely come up for sale.

Also included in this listing is the 1988 1st edition (limited to 3,000 copies) if the later book by the same authors on patek philippe wristwatches.

An ideal addition and conversation piece for the patek philippe owner or collector who wants to get a comprehensive insight into what makes patek philippe arguably the no. 1 luxury watch brand in the world, when compared to rolex, omega, vacheron constantin, audemars pigeut, jaeger le-coultre, cartier, longines, breitling, tag heuer, iwc and other prestigious swiss brands.

These books are sure to increase in value over time, bringing enjoyment to anyone who loves patek philippe timepieces.