{"id":670,"date":"2026-08-10T12:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T04:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/watches-jewellery\/patek-philippe-grand-exhibition-in-milan\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T22:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:24:07","slug":"patek-philippe-grand-exhibition-in-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/watches-jewellery\/patek-philippe-grand-exhibition-in-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Patek Philippe\u2019s Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back in time.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">As the curtain rises on Milan\u2019s WATCH ART Grand Exhibition, Patek Philippe sets the stage with its largest exhibition to date. Set against the backdrop of Italy\u2019s cultural treasure, the seventh edition of the travelling exhibition promises a journey to witness the legacy of Patek Philippe. All of this takes place within a 2,900-square-meter space at the newly revitalised Palazzo delle Scintille, now known as CityOval.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enter the world of Patek Philippe as the brand unveils its seventh edition of the Grand Exhibition in Milan.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"px-4 md:px-8 max-w-[1100px] mx-auto\">\t<figure class=\"my-10  \">\n\t\t<div class=\"relative  bg-stone overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1080\/757\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_EXHIBITION_MILAN_MASTER_OF_SOUND_ROOM_Original.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 960px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_EXHIBITION_MILAN_MASTER_OF_SOUND_ROOM_Original.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_EXHIBITION_MILAN_MASTER_OF_SOUND_ROOM_Original-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_EXHIBITION_MILAN_MASTER_OF_SOUND_ROOM_Original-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_EXHIBITION_MILAN_MASTER_OF_SOUND_ROOM_Original-768x538.jpg 768w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a history steeped in craftsmanship and innovation since 1839, the exhibition brings together nearly 500 timepieces and objects into the brand\u2019s universe. Sectioned into 15 themed areas, the exhibition invites any horologist to dive into the artistry behind every Patek Philippe creation. Additionally, guests can explore the historic Rue du Rh\u00f4ne headquarters in Geneva and the artisan workshops in Plan-les-Ouates.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the many spotlighted masterpieces, two unique timepieces from the dedicated Rare Handcrafts collection will be on display\u2014with demonstrations by artisans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"px-4 md:px-8 max-w-[1100px] mx-auto\">\t<figure class=\"my-12 md:-mx-16\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 gap-3 md:gap-6 relative items-start\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative aspect-[3\/2] bg-stone overflow-hidden\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DET_2.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"50vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DET_2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DET_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DET_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DET_2-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mt-2 max-w-xs\"><span class=\"caption\"><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative aspect-[3\/2] bg-stone overflow-hidden\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DOS-1.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"50vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DOS-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DOS-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DOS-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_DOS-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mt-2 max-w-xs\"><span class=\"caption\"><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burano pocket watch, Patek Philippe<\/p>\n<div class=\"px-4 md:px-8 max-w-[1100px] mx-auto\">\t<figure class=\"my-10  \">\n\t\t<div class=\"relative  bg-stone overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1080\/1080\"><img width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_SDT.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 960px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_SDT.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_SDT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_SDT-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_992_193J-001_SDT-768x768.jpg 768w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Burano Pocket Watch<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Burano Pocket Watch (Ref. 992\/193J-001) stands out as a breathtaking depiction of the Venetian island famed for its vibrant painted houses. This opulent piece\u2014crafted to perfection with hand-executed cloisonn\u00e9, flinqu\u00e9, and paillonn\u00e9 enamel\u2014showcases its beauty through handcrafted techniques. It also stands out with 108 spinels and 102 sapphires. Adorned in yellow gold, the case back takes form in guilloch\u00e9 work in a wave pattern and is completed with cloisonn\u00e9 enamelling in 70 colours. Additionally, the paillonn\u00e9 technique, with gold and silver leaf embedded beneath the enamel, echoes the water\u2019s reflections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"px-4 md:px-8 max-w-[1100px] mx-auto\">\t<figure class=\"my-10  max-w-[560px] mx-auto\">\n\t\t<div class=\"relative  bg-stone overflow-hidden\" style=\"aspect-ratio:623\/1080\"><img width=\"623\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_20179M_001_1.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full object-cover\" alt=\"The \u201cSicilian Oranges\u201d Dome Table Clock\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 960px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_20179M_001_1.jpg 623w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_20179M_001_1-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/itpbaz.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PP_20179M_001_1-591x1024.jpg 591w\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"caption mt-2 flex justify-between gap-4\">\n\t\t\t<span>The \u201cSicilian Oranges\u201d Dome Table Clock<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Second, the Sicilian Oranges (Ref. 20179M-001) Dome Table clock\u2014a unique creation in Grand Feu cloisonn\u00e9 enamel that transports viewers straight to Sicily\u2019s sun-soaked orchards. Set against a backdrop of Palermo and rendered in delicate enamel, the enameller outlines each tree and fruit. This showcases their beauty through the use of 49 colours. With a meticulous process involving 9 to 11 firings at staggering temperatures, this piece serves as both a functional timekeeper and a splendid work of art.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Journey Into the Patek Philippe Museum<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A selection of more than 90 timepieces from the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva will make its way to the upcoming showcase. It will feature pieces from the \u2018Patek Philippe Collection\u2019 and \u2018Antique Collection\u2019 that showcase the brand\u2019s rich heritage, along with history in horology. Highlights to look forward to include an extraordinary pocket watch belonging to King Umberto I of Savoy (N\u00b0 inv. P-1235), dating back to 1897. There is also a pocket watch from around 1830, crafted specifically for the Italian market (N\u00b0 inv. S-563). Completing this enchanting trio is the World Time Ref. 1415 HU (N\u00b0 inv. P-1026). This is a gentleman\u2019s wristwatch from 1948 that radiates the artistry and functionality for which Patek Philippe is renowned for.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The WATCH ART Grand Exhibition will take place in Milan, from 2 to 18 October 2026.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the curtain rises on Milan\u2019s WATCH ART Grand Exhibition, Patek Philippe sets the stage with its largest exhibition to date in Milan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":676,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bzd_title_left":"","bzd_title_right":"","footnotes":"","bz_kicker":"","bz_opener":"bleed","bz_photographer":"","bz_hero_caption":"","bz_hero_credit":"","bz_hero_clip":0,"bz_inset":0,"bz_tile_image":0,"bz_clip":0,"bz_tile_dek":"","bz_reading_time":"","bz_duration":"","bz_feature_small":0,"bz_feature_medium":0,"bz_feature_quote":""},"categories":[6,1337],"tags":[267,247,248],"bz_slot":[],"class_list":["post-670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-watches-jewellery","category-watches","tag-patek-philippe","tag-timepiece","tag-watch"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=670"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1614,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/670\/revisions\/1614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=670"},{"taxonomy":"bz_slot","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preview.itp.luxury\/baz-my-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bz_slot?post=670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}