Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish refugees Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek, Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their mission was clear: to create the finest timepieces in the world. With a production of less than a million watches since 1839, Patek Philippe creations are coveted by collectors around the world. Explore these rare timepieces in Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection, featuring exclusive photographs from prominent collectors. Join the world of watchmaking excellence today.
About the Ultimate Collection
Assouline's ultimate collection is a tribute to the art of the luxury book. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with hand-inlaid color plates on artist-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering a range of topics from jewelry and fashion to fine art and “impossible collections,” the ultimate collection showcases culture from around the world and all ages. Nestled in linen presentation boxes, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page and those who devour the culture of our time. Signaling a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.
About the Author
Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been a renowned editor specializing in the luxury sector. She headed the jewelry and watches department of the French daily newspaper Le Figaro for twenty-five years and is now a freelance journalist, writing for major national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. Reybaud is the author of several books, including Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2006, 2010), Chanel: Jewelry and Watches (Assouline, 2020), Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium (Assouline, 2022), Tambour de Louis Vuitton (Thames & Hudson, 2022) and Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018, 2023).
– 212 pages
– more than 180 illustrations
– English language
– Released in November 2023
– L 16 x W 19 x D 3 in
– Handcrafted leatherette volume in a luxury leatherette flip case with metal plate
– ISBN: 9781649802408
– 12.56 pounds.
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