COMPLICATIONS: INTRODUCING FIVE NEW CHRONOGRAPHS

Patek Philippe has extended its collection of complications with five new chronographs, including a split-seconds monopusher chronograph for left-handers and the first chronograph in the Aquanaut Luce ladies’ collection.

The Patek Philippe Seal

It’s a standard of excellence that is embodied in the Patek Philippe Seal, the benchmark applied to all mechanical watches that guarantees the company’s quality criteria – the strictest in Swiss watchmaking – have been met.

Every single detail is taken into account to achieve the best conceivable result. All elements of a timepiece (including the movement, the inside and outside of the case, dial, pushpieces) are immaculately finished.

Methods range from beveling and polishing to the handsome circular graining, or the gently abrasive pressing that results in the famous, rippling Geneva stripes (“Côtes de Genève”).

These deft procedures may be the most time- and labor-intensive part of the watch.