Unboxing Patek Philippe | A Short Film by The Hour Glass

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • Almost one hundred years after Patek Philippe was founded in 1839, brothers Charles and Jean Stern acquired the business in 1932, having already made a name for themselves producing watch dials. Soon thereafter introducing the Calatrava, an emblematic range of watches that has been at the core of the collection ever since.
    Having recently turned 180 years old, Patek Philippe is the oldest independent family-owned watch manufacturer. Occupying a unique position in an industry of global conglomerates and multi-brand groups. Mr Thierry Stern, the fourth generation of Stern leadership took on the role of Presidency from his father Mr Philippe Stern in 2009. Having worked in numerous departments of Patek Philippe and in various countries, since joining the company in 1994.
    With Mr. Thierry Stern at the helm, his father Philippe became honorary president. Shortly thereafter, he presented the Patek Philippe Seal with written and published directives that comprehensively defined the quality of Patek Philippe timepieces. In October 2014, Patek Philippe presented its 175th-anniversary collection. The world had anticipated with excitement at what the manufacture might have in store for the special occasion - and whether or not it could live up to the high standards set by the 150th-anniversary collection. In the special collection were timepieces that included the World-Timer with Moonphase Ref. 5575G and Chiming Jump Hour Ref. 5275P. As stunning as they were, all eyes were, at the time, drawn towards the collection’s crown jewel: the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175R - the most complicated and most expensive Patek Philippe wristwatch ever at the time of writing. Suffice to say, the 175th-anniversary collection was a rousing success.
    During the opening of the Patek Philippe boutique at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, Thailand, The Hour Glass sat down with Mr Thierry Stern to hear his thoughts on watch collecting and his journey at Patek Philippe thus far.

Komentáře • 49

  • @AP-pg5dx
    @AP-pg5dx Před 5 lety +47

    He’s such a likeable person. You can also see that he truly loves Patek Philippe and the fine art of watchmaking!

  • @rolandjentsch2003
    @rolandjentsch2003 Před 5 lety +23

    I like that Mr. Stern underlines the fact not to have shareholders and to be free do think for decades and not for quarters! Best luck for the brand an the family!

  • @erniekahn1521
    @erniekahn1521 Před 5 lety +19

    Yes pls stay Family owned! Best watch in the World!

  • @100kmp
    @100kmp Před 5 lety +26

    More people need to listen to what Mr Stern has just explained, and it's the true passion that makes it amazing.

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 Před 5 lety +1

      Ishmael Bulbulia yes not those buffoons who want one because someone is promoting on instagram or it sells double the retail on secondary market!

    • @TheHourGlassOfficial
      @TheHourGlassOfficial  Před 4 lety

      Exactly, it's all about passion

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 Před 4 lety

      The Hour Glass Official some guy is telling me his 5164A is better than my 5170P because his is going double retail... 😂

    • @100kmp
      @100kmp Před 4 lety

      Is he on mediction?

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 Před 4 lety

      Ishmael Bulbulia or maybe needs medication 😂

  • @kaypee1972
    @kaypee1972 Před 4 lety +45

    I don’t own a PP. But, I have the same glasses Thierry Stern has. So, first step is done.

  • @ChiefComplaintX
    @ChiefComplaintX Před rokem +2

    I'm not a collector, but I love the complications, the art! The dedication these artist have to make these time pieces. one day I will own a patek! Oneday.

  • @GonzoJamie
    @GonzoJamie Před 2 lety +5

    Very enjoyable viewing this interview. Patek Philippe is a wonderful brand the breathes principles one can live a life of fulfillment by.

    • @iukyanbondaren5310
      @iukyanbondaren5310 Před 2 lety +1

      I like your world time

    • @GonzoJamie
      @GonzoJamie Před 2 lety

      @@iukyanbondaren5310 Cheers 🥂 A cracker of a watch - immensely proud to own it.

  • @amintaslneto
    @amintaslneto Před 5 lety +11

    The people behind the brand. That's what makes a difference..

  • @johnwhite.762
    @johnwhite.762 Před 5 lety +6

    Yes Mr Stern it's not about the money....time is the most precious commodity we have....So..I'm off to buy a Patek

  • @alexp3752
    @alexp3752 Před 5 lety +10

    Mr. Stern was wise to learn the profession from the ground up. The world is full of people with fancy degrees, but not many possess the skills, knowledge and wisdom of a master watchmaker, later president of one of the world's finest firms.

  • @DingDong-tj9ce
    @DingDong-tj9ce Před 4 lety +12

    Likes Patek, Bangkok and works with his dad whilst doing youtube videos. This guy is Archie Luxury. Nice one Archie.

  • @PROWATCHES
    @PROWATCHES Před 5 lety +8

    Thierry articulates the Patek strategy flawlessly

  • @scottlalonde2878
    @scottlalonde2878 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video from a couple years ago, thank you so much.

  • @paulchaplin73
    @paulchaplin73 Před rokem

    I remember holding a Patek Calatrava 6119R. I have never held a finer timepiece since, probably never will. Unless one day, maybe I will own one.

  • @haihoedamientoh9624
    @haihoedamientoh9624 Před rokem

    He made a very good point about letting his partners do the selling instead of setting up their own boutiques and sell direct. This is one area which I think AP might have made a mistake

  • @joshuaashton856
    @joshuaashton856 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely amazing video. I would love a patek

  • @clark2275
    @clark2275 Před 4 lety +2

    Cool dude

  • @wilkinson8707
    @wilkinson8707 Před 4 lety +1

    He says doesn’t open boutiques. There’s a Patek boutique in London? Is that not owned and run by Patek but by someone else? I’m confused.

  • @fabiosilvestre5096
    @fabiosilvestre5096 Před 4 lety +5

    We call it....Passion...

  • @Junaid_Patel
    @Junaid_Patel Před rokem

    Which watch Thierry stern wearing in this video ?

  • @kataotr3816
    @kataotr3816 Před 2 lety

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @dgb6355
    @dgb6355 Před 5 lety +5

    No collection is complete without a Patek, but go find one in a Boutique if you can. M Stern, please make them a bit more available. Please....

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 Před 5 lety

      DG B not true lots of watches in Patek retailers. Just not the hyped up models eg nautilus.

    • @locutusdborg126
      @locutusdborg126 Před 5 lety +2

      No. We want Pateks scarce. They are not for the lower orders. lol

    • @dlhussain81
      @dlhussain81 Před 5 lety +1

      Locutus D'Borg agreed!

    • @wristfulthinking
      @wristfulthinking Před 3 lety

      If they increase supply of sports models not only will the price of those drop on gray market but also, it would diminsh the brand. They are not a money grabbing market driven sports watch company.

  • @andrebudiman4506
    @andrebudiman4506 Před 3 lety

    Is the aquanaut also cant buy in boutique? How much bundling needed?

  • @iBtally
    @iBtally Před 3 lety +2

    If you’re reading this let me tell you, I WILL BUY & OWN A 5711.

  • @dominik13579
    @dominik13579 Před 2 lety

    If I'd had more money I'd be rich too!

  • @Eza_yuta
    @Eza_yuta Před 2 lety

    👃🏻

  • @markjosephbudgieridgard
    @markjosephbudgieridgard Před 8 měsíci

    this guy must be a multi billionaire with the absolutely ridiculous prices of their timepieces.... God only knows what profit margins they work to absolutely mind blowing..... I'll stick to invicta automatics.... Guess what they still tell time...

  • @gusseisern1151
    @gusseisern1151 Před rokem

    Amen. Sell me a Nautilus, Phillip and stop Talking BS.

  • @ryansleftboot
    @ryansleftboot Před 2 lety

    Poor fucking description. No unboxing of fuck all.

    • @grammarboy1318
      @grammarboy1318 Před 2 lety

      It’s actually a clever play on words. He’s unboxing his philosophy, his company, his strategy. Unboxing Patek Philippe - the company.