Patek Philippe in America:
Marketing the World’s Foremost Watch
is the first historical reference book to delve into the history of Patek Philippe and its business relationship within the United States. The book is the ideal reference tool for historians, watch collectors, and Patek Philippe enthusiasts. The book offers a historical tour of the aesthetic and technical evolution of high-end watchmaking since the mid-19th century. Within this framework, it portrays the uninterrupted story of a luxury watch brand against the backdrop of the industrial, economic, and political history of the United States. Additionally, the book reveals the names and stories of famous Americans who owned Patek Philippe timekeepers including Duke Ellington, Joe DiMaggio, Benny Goodman, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelley, John F. Kennedy, and Walt Disney.

The 360 page lavishly illustrated hard cover book features hundreds of Patek Philippe advertisements, technical drawings, and archive photographs.