The Patek Philippe’s founding

The founder of Patek Philippe-- Antoine Norbert de Patek was a revolutionary when in 1831 Poland revolted against Russian rule. After Poland Revolution failed he run away to France, and settled in Switzerland Geneva, and started watch business. In 1839 he opened Patek watch store.

 

In 1844, Antoine has met Jan Philippe in a Paris exhibition. At that time Jan Philippe had already designed pocket watch that case was very thin and winding and adjustment was no need for traditional watch key. The pocket watch in the exhibition was ignored by people, but Antoine Patek was deeply attracted by its new design. Two people after a conversation immediately reached cooperative intention. So, Jan Philippe joined in Patek Company.

 

In 1851, Patek Company officially renamed Patek Philippe.

 

The Patek Philippe’s logo

 

Patek Philippe’s logo is combination of knight's sword and priest’s cross, and it also is called as the “Kalle Dora Ba cross ". Its origin: in 1185, a city called Kalle Dora Ba in Spain was invaded by the Moors, brave priest Raymond and knight Diego Belaskas led people to resist enemies and eventually expelling moors. Priest (cross) and Knight (sword) are together, which is the symbol of sublimity and brave.This symbol is the representative of cooperation between Anthony Peter and Jan Philipp. The logo began to use since 1857.