5 . P A T E K
P H I L I P P E
M U S E U M
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Philippe Stern ’ s passion for timepieces resulted
in the opening in 2001 of a “ Temple to
watchmaking ” : The Patek Philippe
Museum . Located in an entirely restored Art
Deco building in the area of Plainpalais in
Geneva , the museum houses over five centuries
of watchmaking history into two important
collections : the extraordinary antique
collection starting from the 16th century , which
includes the earliest watch ever made and the
Patek Philippe collection from 1839
onwards . The latter bears testament to more
than 175 years of manufacturing the world ' s
finest watches and includes the most
complicated timepiece ever made , the Caliber
89 . The Patek Philippe Museum is a logical and
faithful conclusion to a true legacy of genius .
The Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva is
considered one of the world ' s foremost
horology museums . Patek Philippe honorary
president Philippe Stern explains how the
fantastic collection spanning more than 2000
exhibits originated . It includes portable
mechanical timepieces from the 16th century
until 1839 , Patek Philippe timepieces from 1839
until today , as well as automata and enamel
miniatures that promoted Geneva ' s reputation
around the world . The museum also has a
library with over 8000 publications on time and
time measurement .