Technology Is The Future Of Traditional Watch Making Says Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern

In a room behind the new Patek Philippe boutique in Los Angeles Mr. Stern is kind to give me a few minutes of his time. Thierry Stern continues the family business inherited recently from his father - who still plays a commanding role in the direction of the famed Swiss watch brand. Patek Philippe is among a select group of extremely successful family-owned and operated high-end Swiss watch makers. Their success is in part due to faithfully following the traditional tenets of manufacturing mecha...