Patek Philippe is the Swiss custodian of high watchmaking. Think ref. 1518, 1526, 2523, 2499, etc. Today, broadly speaking (i.e., outside of watch enthusiast circles), Patek is best known for being the maker of one product: the Nautilus — a model so sought-after, so embedded in the cultural vernacular, that its presence is nearly inescapable. The Nautilus is worn by crypto bros and hedge funders, rappers and record execs, tech founders, movie producers, athletes, art collectors, and international moguls — anyone who moves fast, spends big, and wants the world to know it.
