Swiss company Patek Philippe has opened a museum in Geneva showcasing its 160-year history as the maker of watches that are considered by connoisseurs to be the finest in the world.

Patek Philippe Geneve vice-president of sales Yves Cavadini with a 5724G-001 model from the sought-after Nautilus Collection.

There are many reasons why Patek Philippe is considered one of the world's great watch brands, and mystique isn't an insignificant factor. We got a rare look inside Patek's main factory campus on ...

Patek Philippe was founded in Geneva by Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek in 1839. Charles Lewis Tiffany’s eponymous brand began as a fine goods emporium in New York City in 1837.