Idolreplicas.info today guides you to Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum which is located the center of Geneva. In 1920s, this place was a famous jewelry workshop. From 1975, it became Patek Philippe spare parts factory. Later, it received comprehensive repairs and became today’s top-class horologe museum, driven by the wife of Patek Phillipe President.
Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum-Book Collection
The first floor of the museum revives the early watch workshop that first appeared 500 years ago. More than 400 pieces of old tools and machine help us to understand how watch-makers worked at that time. The second floor exhibits all kinds of Patek Philippe watches ever created since 1839. You will see how two pioneers of Patek Philippe achieve their promise o make the most valuable masterpieces in the world. The third floor collects the most valuable watches(more than pieces) that were highly popular in Europe between 16th century and 17th century. They are the most important part of the collection. In addition, the museum collects 4000+ horologe books and 700+ company documents.
Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum presents the 500-year development of Geneva watch industry. And the most important point is that it shows Swiss’ endless pursuit for watch craftwork. Walking in the museum, you may find that in the world of watches, nothing is impossible.
Sacrifice for love
Sacrifice for love by Pierre Jaquet Droz
In Geneva, Watch-maker Pierre Jaquet- Droz and his son were famous for their love to making complex decorative watches. The “Sacrifice for love” created in 1785 is one of their works. The bezel is paved with pearls and crystals. The bird on the dial can sing regularly.
Drum Watch
Drum watch
As far as we known, this is the oldest watch in the world.Created by a Germany watch-maker in 1540, it witnesses the whole evolution of horologe civilization. It was crafted from brass and coated with gold. A 100% mechanical masterpiece.
Mother Love – Watch Sold to China
Mother Love - Watch Sold to China
China was one of the biggest market of Geneva watches between 18th and19th century. Chinese market was regarded as the most profitable. At that time, countless exquisite watches and relevant products entered China. The royal family and relatives were the major consumers. The “Mother Love” is one excellent example. Made in 1809, the mother love features exquisite enamel and double-layer surface. One of the best at that period.
The First World Time Watch
he first world time watch (bottom) and the patek philippe world time watch made in 1939
The world time watch was created around 1790. It looks like a round box. The dial is engraved with 53 city names. It tells time difference through 24 hours. In 1939, Patek Philpe created a world time watch that needed no case and key. It can tell time of 23 different places at the same time.
Enamel Pocket Watch
Enamel Pocket Watch by Antoine Mazurier
This pocket watch combines color enamel, print with etching art . In about 1645, Paris watch-maker Antoine Mazurier revived the works of Jacques Callot and Matthaus Merian. The religious-theme also reflects the Protestant Revolution greatly influenced watch industry at that time.
Secret Wristwatches designed by Patek Philippe
Notes: The visit to Patek Phillipe Museum is a stirring one. I am wondering what makes Switzerland a splendid watch kingdom? It is just because Swiss love precise industry? Or because the Protestant Revolution brought Switzerland-the first Protestant country lots of handicraftsmen from France and other European countries. In my humble opinion, the key element is that Swiss respect watch craftwork. On almost every antique watch, you can find the name of its designer or maker. And every milestone invention would be commemorated again and again. In the museum, I saw the most precise techniques and the inventions of striking inventions. I think, it is the respect to watch gives birth to Patek Philippe, Piaget and other watch brands that keep demanding for perfection. It is the respect to watches that makes Geneva watches always stand out of the industry.
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