Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. celebrate 170 years of special relationship

Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. celebrate 170 years of special relationship

American luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co., founded in 1837, and Geneva watchmaker Patek Philippe, founded in 1839, have shared the same values since their creation: a quest for excellence, a passion for artisanal skills and an unwavering focus on providing impeccable service for customers. Their ties have continually grown stronger since an initial agreement in 1851 that made Tiffany & Co. the first official retail partner for Patek Philippe timepieces in the U.S. market. A limited series of 170 Nautilus wristwatches celebrates the anniversary of this remarkable alliance.

Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe have created a number of limited editions since the beginning of the third millennium, all bearing dual stamps for both brands to mark important dates in their alliance. The limited edition launched in 2001 celebrated the 150th year of partnership between the two companies, while the 2009 edition marked the first anniversary of the Patek Philippe Boutique at Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue. Two limited editions were released in 2021 for the fifth anniversary of the boutique. Tiffany & Co. is the only retailer in the world whose name appears on a Patek Philippe dial, making these watches much sought-after among avid collectors.

The 170 Nautilus wristwatches in this anniversary limited edition will be available exclusively at Tiffany boutiques that carry Patek Philippe in New York, Beverly Hills and San Francisco. On December 11, Tiffany & Co. and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo auctioned off one of the commemorative watches, with 100% of proceeds benefiting The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental organization.