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Patek Philippe Museum

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, Geneva CH-1205 , Switzerland
004122 807-09-10
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Ranked #2 of 39 attractions in Geneva
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
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Geneva
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

For me, just wandering around looking at the watches yourself wasn't that interesting. The guided tours bring the collection alive though - they are free - so make sure you do one or more of these. They are in different languages and there are several different tours with different themes. If you can go on a day when there are... More

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Muscat
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

great museum, with lots of history. i wished they had more guided tours, and also better explanation of the timepieces. Make sure you check their timing, they have a bit of an odd schedule. More

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Poland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Great collection of clocks, watches etc. U even dont imagine that some of the jewellery over ther are actually time measuring devices More

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Sterling, VA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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If you can go on Saturday the guided tour in English is included in your admission cost. It is a bit of a sales pitch for Patek Phillippe brand but the 4 stories of watches and enameled jewelry are very spectacular. It's nice to have the guide tell you about the hightlights. More

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Sydney, Australia
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

A priceless collection of timepieces over the ages, in exceptionally fine condition. Starting from the top level of the museum, as you work your way to the ground level you are taken through the history of timepieces – from early non Patek Philippe examples to a sizeable collection from their own workshops. A brief video is shown on the ground... More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Must see if you are into watches. Collection of non PP watches fantastic, especially the automata and old Breguets. Sublime PP Collection has timepieces up to 1989 (their 150th anniversary) but it would be good to see some of the top post-1989 models. Bookshop selection limited and very pricey. More

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geneva
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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Unless until you are really into watches ,else nothing much.. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This museum boasts the most complete history about time pieces, back to 16th Century! It also has the most complete book collection about watches. More

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Forchheim, Germany
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82 reviews 82 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Definitely a place to see if you're into beutiful mechanical watches even if you (like myself) willl never be able to afford a Patek Philippe. The watches are beutifully displayed, and even the most valuable ones are on display. I wouldn't dare to wear one of them in public. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

simply the best one of its kind... a must see if you are interested in watch making More

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