To fully appreciate the charm of Patek Philippe will take back to the mid-16th century Switzerland. That time, the watch industry began to grow. Only a few decades, then into the scale, with superior quality and world-famous. Early watchmaker is not only the craftsmen, but Huaizhao almost fanatical passion, the pursuit of the perfect appearance and performance, so as to form a strive for perfection in watchmaking spirit of the generations. It is precisely three hundred years of technology and culture set Yun precipitation above the Patek Philippe to be born. A time when 1838, the initial name of Patek, Cazpek & Co, pedigree Antoni Patek and Franciszek Cazpek.

   Antoni Patek was born in 1812 Piaski, a small village in Poland. Intelligent since childhood, teens had already mastered five languages, but also considerable artistic talent. Since Poland instability, re-routing of Paris, fled to Geneva, Switzerland, studied with the famous landscape painter in Switzerland Alexandre Calam e. studied painting at the same time, his insight into the infinite future of watch industry, they buy quality, high-quality movement self-assembly, sold to Poland people. Was only 19 years old, he has shown a shrewd business mind. Increasing business development, he decided to create its own watch business, are committed to creating the world's most sophisticated watch products. He Kung urged the watchmaker, also from Poland, Franciszek Cazpek join the business alliance. Patek in charge of operations, Cazpek responsible for the production. At first only one or two men hired by the production of precision movement Cazpek personally. The initial customers are Polish. The local watch factory everywhere, competition is extremely fierce. If there is no support groups from Poland, Patek may not weather the storm. Patek advocate quality and not quantity, each year produces only 200 sheets, and the utmost innovation.

   But the entrepreneurial road is full of hardships, once account is only 86 minutes 1 francs in cash. The relationship between the two partners have also gradually broken. "Cazpek is a good watchmaker, but accepted mediocrity, lack of innovation. Him into a lazy life, indifferent to the business of the watch factory." Difficulties arise, change is inevitable. In 1844, Patek watches carry products exposition in Paris, and watch the division met Adrien Philippe. Philippe invented no key on the chain technology, won a gold medal, is that the biggest winner on the Expo. Philippe, after careful study of the invention, Patek smelled an opportunity. As the two with a keen business sense, when even the germination of the idea of co-operation. A year later, Cazpek out of stock own company, Philippe and Patek started together. In 1851 the company officially changed its name to Patek Philippe & Co (Patek Philippe company). Philippe innovative sense of exquisite workmanship, be called watchmakers. He believed in the "manufacture of precision machinery" concept, which he made the table go far beyond other brands bag.

   In the same year, good luck to the unexpected. Queen Victoria come to watch the first exhibition in London, was a Patek Philippe in Table attract. The design of the table without a key on a chain, a diameter of 30 mm, however, refined the novel. Queen chip in to buy on the spot. In her lead, Prince Albert also bought a Patek Philippe table. News spread like wildfire, Patek and Philippe has become the focus of attention.

   Soon their companies will be among the watches ranks, winning the world's reputation.

   Of funds resulting melting iceberg. Patek began to aggressively promote products, expand markets, and even as far away as Russia (Poland's enemies) for business development. Soon Patek Philippe became the Paris Rodanet, Madrid, Pena, Leipzig, etc. Elimayer Shoppes suppliers. Patek smart, the market ability; Philippe technical excellence, full of creative inspiration. They advocated the creation of inventions and obtained patents, such as crown on the chain and adjust equipment, and the Hong Kong Observatory was awarded the Swiss Prize for the first precision.