Patek Philippe Watch Auctions Australia

About Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is a watch house founded in 1839 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, best known for Nautilus and Aquanaut. Crown Auctions offers pre-owned Patek Philippe pieces in its Australian online auctions. Each lot is inspected by specialists and listed with photographs and condition notes.

Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Antoni Patek, joined by Adrien Philippe in 1845, the house has been owned by the Stern family since 1932. It remains one of the last independent family-owned Genevan manufactures.

Patek is known for grand complications (perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, split-seconds chronographs) and for the Nautilus, one of the most sought-after steel watches ever made.

Signature styles

The Patek Philippe watches collectors look for

Nautilus

Gérald Genta's 1976 integrated-bracelet sports watch, with its porthole case.

Aquanaut

The 1997 sports model with the tropical composite strap.

Calatrava

The round dress watch that has defined restraint since 1932.

Grand Complications

Perpetual calendars, chronographs and repeaters.

Availability at Crown

Buying Patek Philippe through Crown

Pre-owned Patek Philippe pieces come to Crown from private collectors and estates, so what is on offer changes week to week. Every lot is inspected by our specialists and photographed in detail, with condition notes, before it goes live. Register once and set a brand alert to hear as soon as a new Patek Philippe lot is listed.

How buying at auction works How every watch is inspected

What to check on a Patek Philippe

✓Look for the Patek Philippe Seal and the Certificate of Origin or an Extract from the Archives.
✓Service history from Patek itself carries weight with future buyers.
✓Read the condition report and zoom into every photograph before you bid.
✓Factor the buyer's premium and shipping into your maximum bid.

Questions

Does Crown Auctions sell pre-owned Patek Philippe watches?

Yes. Patek Philippe pieces appear in our online auctions as they become available. Every lot is inspected by our specialists before it is catalogued. Set a brand alert to hear when new Patek Philippe lots are listed.

Is Crown Auctions an authorised Patek Philippe dealer?

No. Crown Auctions is an independent Australian auction house and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Patek Philippe. We offer pre-owned pieces at online auction.

How do I know a Patek Philippe lot is genuine?

Each lot is examined for case, dial, movement and papers before listing, and condition notes are published with photographs. Our buying guide explains what to check yourself.