An era at Patek Philippe has sadly come to an end.
Philippe Stern, President of Patek Philippe from 1993 to 2009 and one of the most influential figures in modern watchmaking, has passed away.
His tenure coincided with what many collectors now consider a golden age for the manufacture.
The Aquanaut.
The 5004.
The 5970.
The 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon.
The 3939.
These weren't just great watches - they were benchmarks by which entire categories of watchmaking were judged.
Beyond the watches themselves, Philippe Stern helped shape the modern Patek Philippe as we know it. He centralized production, founded the Patek Philippe Museum, and established the Patek Philippe Seal, all while preserving the independence and long-term vision that define the brand today.
At a time when much of the industry chased trends, Stern doubled down on complications, craftsmanship, and continuity. The result was a generation of watches that collectors still chase decades later.
Few individuals have left a larger mark on modern horology.
Rest in peace, Mr. Stern. Thank you for the watches.
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India is one of the only countries, if not the only country, where Jews were never persecuted.
That's why the Jewish people will always stand with India.
Our destiny is one, and our bond will be forever. ❤️
Terrorists launched an attack that killed dozens of Indian citizens. India had every right to retaliate and defend itself.
Pakistan does not get to play the victim. No country gets a pass for supporting terrorist activity.
The United States stands with India. I condemn the shocking attack today by Islamic terrorists who murdered dozens of people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
I’ve walked through Pahalgam, the very place struck in the #PahalgamTerroristAttack. Nestled in the Lidder Valley of Kashmir, it is not just a landscape of mountains and rivers, it is a mosaic of cultures. Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims live side by side, crafting a quiet miracle of coexistence. That harmony, that beauty, that forward march of civilization...these are the very things that terrify the Muslim Brotherhood and their jihadist offshoots. These cowards, banned in the UAE for their extremist ties, now wear the masks of “charities” and “educational centers” in the UK. Islamic Relief, Holdco UK Properties Limited, Cambridge Education and Training Center Ltd, names that sound harmless, even noble. But scratch the surface, and you will find pipelines of terror funding, networks of hate, and praise for Hamas, the armed wing of the Muslim Brotherhood.
This is not just an assault on India. This is a war against human dignity, against cities that dare to dream of peace. It is not a clash of religions, it is a battle between those who build and those who bomb, between those who heal and those who hijack.
Pahalgam is more than a town. It is a symbol. A symbol that terrorists want to break because it represents everything they can never be. And with men like these, there is no room for dialogue. They do not speak the language of peace. They only understand justice delivered without hesitation.