Press release
Patek Philippe, Geneva
Patek Philippe brings its Royal Collection to theWatch Art Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition London 2015
Patek Philippe is bringing a special collection for the Watch Art Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition London which willtake place from May 27th to June 7th this year at the Saatchi Gallery. The Royal Collection, which will beshowcased in a dedicated room recreating the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park in 1851, will
present more than 15 Royal timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and one on loan, and will bepresented for the first time in London for this special event.
The highlights of this room will be the open-face, key winding and hand-setting pendant watch which belonged toQueen Victoria (Queen of Great Britain and Ireland 1837-1901). Made in yellow gold with enamelling and rose-cut
diamonds in the case, this watch will be presented alongside two other watches. The open faced, keyless-windingand setting, pendant watch – accompanied with its matching brooch – which is said to have belonged to Queen
Victoria, and the Ref. 4975/1G which belongs to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (who has graciously given her
permission for it to be exhibited at the Grand Exhibition).
The collection will also include the open face keyless-winding and setting pocket watch, manufactured in 1873,
which belonged to Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria (1848-1916), King of Hungary (1867-1916) and the halfhunting case, keyless-winding pocket watch which belonged to Oscar II, King of Sweden (1872-1907) and King ofNorway (1872-1905).
More information about the Royal Collection will also be available in the Interactive room where Patek Philippebooks will be available to read, including the « Timepieces of Royalty 1850-1910 », by Patek Philippe. This special
book was the theme of the first thematic exhibition the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva presented in 2005.
The Managing Director for Patek Philippe UK Mark Hearn details: « In the preface of the Timepieces of Royalty
book, Mr. Philippe Stern (The Honorary President of Patek Philippe and the creator of the Museum) says ‘many ofthe timepieces exhibited in the Museum demonstrate the extent to which a timepiece is the bearer of an inestimablehistorical heritage, making each one truly a national treasure’ and I echo what he says. The public will have thechance to see for the first time in London this magnificent collection which is pure history and made up of exclusive
timepieces.
There will be more than 15 themed areas in the Gallery, distributed over two floors and visitors will have access toover 400 exceptional pieces in a space of 2,200 sq. meters. The Exhibition will open to the public, free of charge,
from 09:00 to 19:00 weekdays and Saturdays, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sundays. No bookings or tickets arerequired.
For further information or images please contact: Viviane Borges or Isobel Walford on 01753 891 348 ext 3
or via email:viviane.borges@rhone-products.com
i.walford@pateklondon.com

Chemin du Pont-du-Centenaire 141 – CH - 1228 Plan-les-Ouates
Mail address: P.O. Box 2654 – CH - 1211 Geneva 2
Tel. + 41 22 884 20 20 – Fax + 41 22 884 25 47 – www.patek.com

Page 2

Note to editors:





Patek Philippe open face, key winding and hand-setting pendant watch. Yellow gold, enamel, rose-cut
diamonds which belonged to Queen Victoria (Queen of Great Britain and Ireland 1837-1901). Inv P-27.
Patek Philippe open face, keyless-winding and setting, pendant watch (which is said to have belonged toQueen Victoria). Inv P-24.
Patek Philippe Ref. 4975/1G wristwatch, manual calibre 16-250, which belongs to Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II. This timepiece was produced in 2006 and has been kindly loaned for the event.
Patek Philippe open face, keyless-winding and setting pocket watch which belonged to Franz Joseph I,
Emperor of Austria (1848-1916). Inv P-1500. This timpiece was manufactured in 1873.
Patek Philippe half hunting-case, keyless-winding pocket watch which belonged to Oscar II, King ofSweden (1872-1907) and King of Norway (1872-1905). Inv P-1346. This timepiece was manufactured in
1883/1885.