NYT
Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88
Sunday, June 28, 2026
**Philippe Stern, Patek Philippe Leader, Dies at 88**
Philippe Stern, who led Patek Philippe for decades, has died at age 88. Under his leadership, the company produced handmade watches priced at $40,000 and higher. Patek Philippe remained one of the world's largest independent watchmakers during a period when electronic timepieces became widespread.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/obituaries/phillipe-stern-dead.html