Patek Philippe creates and engineers all movements and external components in its own workshops in Geneva. Timepieces should have an elaborate, jewel-like finish crafted entirely by hand, with ingenuity, vigilance, and respect. This is why Patek Philippe stands unmatched in its field. However it is not only about aesthetics, this craftmanship is also evident in the heart of the watch: its movement. The quality of finishing determines not only how well the part will perform its function, but also for how long. Methods range from beveling and polishing to the handsome circular graining, or the gently abrasive pressing that results in the famous, rippling Geneva stripes, known as the ‘Côtes de Genève’. This scrupulous fine-tuning is carried out by consummate craftsmen whose ‘raison d’être’ is the integrity and precision of what they do. #PatekTime