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Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography — a new book describes the evolution of the independent Genevan manufacture from its beginnings in to the present is now available for order. Written by Nicholas Foulkes, English edition of this book is being released in November and will be followed by other languages as of His vibrant narrative pays tribute not only to the creations of the Genevan manufacture but also to the gifted individuals who forged its history — especially to the many generations of watchmakers and artisans who can take credit for its success.

Among other notable anecdotes, The Authorized Biography reveals, for the first time, the story of a unique timepiece bought by Queen Victoria for her husband Prince Albert. In addition, Nicholas Foulkes was granted privileged access to interview the widow of famed Swiss jewelry designer Gerald Genta, who was responsible for the design of the first Nautilus model in Its focus is on trends in art and the progression of watchmaking within a broader historic context.

Adrien Philippe ( - ) French horologist, founder of the firm of Patek, Philippe of Geneva.

Nicholas Foulkes is the author of around twenty books. He is the founding editor of Vanity Fair On Art, and he has written about the arts for a wide range of periodicals. In , he was appointed to the board of the Norman Mailer Center. He is a graduate of Hertford College, Oxford, and lives in London with his wife and two sons, who have graciously accepted his obsession with fine watches — a predilection that has possessed him since childhood.

Jean Adrien Philippe (April 16, , La Bazoche-Gouet, Eure-et-Loir – January 5, ) was a French horologist and cofounder of watchmaker Patek Philippe & Co. of Geneva, Switzerland.

Published by Preface, part of world-renowned publisher Penguin Random House. Print run of 10, copies published in English, November Other language versions to follow as of The book can be ordered via patek. The book will also be available from bookstores.