Cortina Watch celebrates its longest-standing relationship with Patek Philippe

Cortina Watch celebrates its longest-standing relationship with Patek Philippe by launching a limited-edition wristwatch and a unique Dome Table Clock

Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch have shared a strong bond that has gone from strength to strength for more than 50 years. This year they seal their friendship and retail relationship with a limited-edition Patek Philippe Ref. 5057G-010 which is a new edition of the Ref. 5057R-001 that was created for Cortina Watch in 1997 to celebrate its 25th anniversary — and a unique Dome Table Clock.
Theirs was an inter-generational friendship between the Stern family — who own Patek Philippe — and the family of Anthony Lim, who are the custodians of Cortina Watch. Jeremy Lim, CEO of Cortina Watch, says that Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch share an intertwined relationship in Asia — from the establishment of the Patek Philippe boutiques across Southeast and East Asia to the shared passion for fine watchmaking and craftsmanship.
He adds: “Not only have I personally experienced this through the generous friendship of Thierry Stern and Philippe Stern, so have many of our clients who have had the privilege of visiting the manufacturer. We have retained the aesthetic codes of the 25th anniversary Calatrava, launched in 1997, for the 50th-anniversary limited edition. This is in homage to the past and present leaders of both companies who have nurtured our long-standing partnership. I hope that it will continue to strengthen over the next 50 years, and with the next generations after us.”
Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe concurs: “The friendship between my grandfather, father and Anthony Lim started over 66 years ago and it still stands strong today, much like the relationship between Patek Philippe and Cortina Watch. This is a unique and precious relationship that truly transcends generations, and I am proud to be part of this very special celebration and to present the Ref. 20145M-001 ‘Singapore Skyline Dome Table Clock to Anthony on behalf of my father. We look forward to another 50 years of a great partnership and for our next generations to keep this friendship going.”
To celebrate the golden jubilee, Cortina Watch and Patek Philippe will co-host an exhibition in April that will present the limited edition Ref. 5057G-010 and Ref. 20145M-001 ‘Singapore Skyline’ dome table clock, together with the Ref. 5057R- 001 25th-anniversary model.