Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The Patek Philippe Museum Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Special exhibitions and new acquisitions unveiled
Inaugurated in November 2001 in Geneva, the Patek Philippe Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Created by Philippe Stern, the museum houses one of the world’s most important horological collections, with some 2,500 watches, automata, precious objects and miniature portraits on enamel. Together, they take visitors on a journey through five centuries of watchmaking, while also offering a comprehensive overview of Patek Philippe’s production since 1839.
Naturally, the Patek Philippe Museum celebrates the heritage of a maison regarded by many as the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie. Yet its scope extends far beyond Patek Philippe. Assembled over several decades by the Stern family, the collection traces the broader history of watchmaking, bringing together creations by prestigious maisons alongside remarkable works by lesser-known and sometimes anonymous craftsmen. It is an absolute must-see, not only for watch enthusiasts but for anyone who appreciates exceptional craftsmanship, history, art and timeless elegance; in its 25 years, the museum has welcomed more than one million visitors!
As Thierry Stern explained during the anniversary presentation in Geneva, the museum represents one of the three pillars of the maison, alongside its historic Rue du Rhône boutique and, of course, the Manufacture.
The anniversary celebration provides an opportunity to discover several highlights and new presentations. A special exhibition pays tribute to founder Philippe Stern through eleven timepieces from the collection that particularly inspired him. Another retrospective marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Nautilus, first introduced in 1976.
The anniversary is also an opportunity to discover some of the most recent acquisitions of the Museum. Among them are two pocket watches formerly owned by American industrialist John Motley Morehead III, who assembled an exceptional collection of Patek Philippe timepieces. Both watches feature two independent movements operated through a single crown, an ingenious example of traditional watchmaking ingenuity.
Another remarkable addition is a Baroque-style pendant watch by Cremsdorff, dating from around 1650. Its magnificent gold case, set against a turquoise-blue background, depicts three heavenly virtues: Temperance, Charity and Hope.
The anniversary exhibition opens to the public on 13 November 2026. For more details, please visit patek.com
