When it comes to the best watches on the market, there are a range of brands considered among the upper echelons. Few of those have the prestige – and the mainstream recognition – of Patek Philippe.

Straight-up Patek chronographs from the 1940s remain some of the most balanced watch dials ever created, as the reference 1579 we’ve included will show you. So much was thoroughly sorted out ...

We are always scouring the web for the most amazing watches currently available, and each Friday Shopping Time shares five standout timepieces with you. Straight-up Patek chronographs from the 1940s ...