Little Book Of Patek Philippe (the Story Of The Iconic Fashion Brand)

By (author) Sims Josh
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The story of the most covetable Swiss luxury watchmaker
Description:

There is one brand that is immediately recognized as the last word in luxury Swiss watchmaking - Patek Philippe.

For over 180 years, the watchmaker has been creating some of the most sought-after, finely crafted and innovative models in the luxury watch market. From its origins in Geneva as an artisan business to its position today as a brand of global renown, Little Book of Patek Philippe tells the story of these masterpieces of design.

One hundred images showcase every iconic model - Nautilus, Calatrava, Aquanaut, Golden Ellipse and more - and celebrity fans from Albert Einstein to Drake. Expert text reveals the brand''s history, key moments and future.

Biographical note:
Josh Sims is a freelance journalist contributing to the likes of Esquire, the BBC and The Times. He''s the contributor to several style-related books, ghost-writer of others and author of several for Laurence King, Welbeck and Thames & Hudson, including Icons of Men''s Style, Vintage Menswear and Little Book of Rolex.