The man who transformed a respected Geneva manufacture into the world's definitive reference for haute horlogerie died on June 14, 2026, aged 87. His legacy is less a collection of landmark watches than a coherent, decades-long philosophy of independence, craft, and restraint.
From the Vulcain Cricket and Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox to modern chiming travel alarms from Blancpain and Patek Philippe, the alarm watch remains one of horology’s most practical — and collectible — complications.
Patek Philippe marks half a century of the Nautilus with four limited models that distill the essence of one of watchmaking’s most enduring icons. They combine ultra-thin mechanics with refined materials and the unmistakable sporty elegance. Surprise: There is also a desk clock included.
Introduced in 1996, Patek Philippe’s annual calendar has become a cornerstone complication of the brand. From its origins as a novel alternative to perpetual calendars to its many evolutions across collections, we explore how it became an enduring signature of Patek Philippe.
