Patek Philippe committed to independence ‘for next 25 years’
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made all the arrangements arconserve to make sure Patek Philippe stays independent for at least another 25 years, Honorary Chairman Philippe Stern told 300 guests at an anniversary party at the company headquarters in Geneva on Monday night.
His canadian goose jacket son, Thierry, the current chairman, added: hopefully for much longer.
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