Philippe Stern Dies at 88: The Man Who Made Patek a $40K Status Symbol
Philippe Stern, who transformed Patek Philippe into a $40,000 status symbol and saved mechanical watchmaking, dies at 88. His legacy of scarcity and marketing redefined luxury.
Philippe Stern, who transformed Patek Philippe into a $40,000 status symbol and saved mechanical watchmaking, dies at 88. His legacy of scarcity and marketing redefined luxury.