The name sounds royally French, but in fact, they are made in China, as is much of American consumer goods. America has lost it''s place in history, without a doubt. Even the army purchases such watches for the military from China. What is more, the manufacturer of Patek Philippe claims to be "the last surviving independent watch manufacturer". They say that their independence as the famous watch maker is "beneficial for the whole of Geneva''s fine watchmaking hub of excellence." They provide the Breitling watch company with their make as well as China and Clocks, A catalog of which one can get from Shanghai Hoohui Trading Company. Patek Philippe sells pre-owned watches at discount. This company has been awarded the Geneva Seal and is the only watch manufacturer whose entire production has been declared so worthy. A recent Television program known as The Antique Roadshow featured a pocket watch made by Patek Philippe for a man''s great grandfather. The gentleman who appraised it, with great excitement, declared it to be worth over a quarter of a million dollars and he could barely contain his awe with the engineering and beauty of the timepiece. It might be added, neither could the gentlemen who had it appraised.
