Patek Philippe Unveils Plans for their Inaugural “Watch Art Grand Exhibition”

Held in the UAE, Madinat Jumeirah 24-27 January 2012 under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – World-renowned Patek Philippe, family-owned watch company, will bring the inaugural “Watch Art Grand Exhibition” to Dubai from 24-27th January 2012. The exhibition will travel the world after its inauguration in the Middle East, a region which has long appreciated the company’s art of watchmaking and a region with whom the Stern family, owners of Patek Philippe since 1932, have developed strong ties as well as family friendships.

This unique exhibition, held at Madinat Jumeirah, will offer a rare insider’s perspective into the art of watchmaking within a family-owned company. Visitors will be able to explore as many as 400 exhibits presented in eight themed rooms. On show will be the complete collection of Patek Philippe timepieces, including complications and grand complications ranging from perpetual calendars to minute repeaters, such as the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch: The Sky Moon Tourbillon. Also on show, will be one-off pieces, featuring rare artisanal skills such as engraving or enameling, as demonstrated in the handcrafted Dome Clocks, as well as timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum including ‘The Great Flower’ pocket-watch designed for the Arabian market circa 1660 and the ‘Love and Music’ snuffbox from the 1830 period.

The truly exceptional event is free to the public and will allow visitors to discover over 1500 Sqm of exhibition space the recreated Geneva based environment of the company’s historic headquarters, its workshops and world renowned museum. Giving visitors the chance to experience the company’s history from its very origin in 1839.

From regional connoisseurs who have owned Patek Philippe timepieces for decades, to children school groups, “Watch Art Grand Exhibition” will hold a compelling experience for a broad audience interested in the history, tradition and intricacy of watchmaking. Creating a world which highlights the past, the future, and the artistry of watchmaking.