Patek Philippe Even today, Patek Philippe’s extraordinary care and commitment towards perfection means it takes almost year to manufacture even its simplest watch movement. Significant moments in watchmaking since 1839 … – 1839 Antoine Patek began producing about 200 high-quality pocket watches per year – 1845 Patek & Co. Partnership founded in Geneva with Jean Adrien Philippe, Technical Director – 1846 Tiffany & Co. New York, Tiffany appoints Patek Philippe as its principal supplier of pocket watches – 1857 Universal Exposition, London, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert buy a timepiece, shooting Patek to international fame – 1867 the company produces the world’s first wristwatch – 1927 the company produces the world’s first perpetual calendar.