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For the contemporary collector, a complication is more than a feat of engineering; it is an invitation to seek out a lineage of excellence.

From 20-metre gold wire ballets to photorealistic wood marquetry, Patek Philippe’s latest Haut Artisanat showcase defies industrial logic, as it should do. Here are some highlights from the 65-piece Rare Handcrafts creations.

The Patek Philippe Singapore Service Centre at Wheelock Place has more than doubled in size, evolving from a behind-the-scenes necessity into a sophisticated destination for clients and their treasures.

With the launch of the Cubitus Perpetual Calendar 5840P, Patek Philippe introduces grand complications to its newest sports watch line through a highly architectural, skeletonised execution.

Day 2 of Watches and Wonders Geneva sees a continued emphasis on technical ingenuity, from Patek Philippe’s boundary-pushing astronomical complications to Grand Seiko’s artisanal mastery.