Patek Philippe Comes to Milan: 500 Watches on Display at CityLife, Free Entry Until October 18
The Watch Art Grand Exhibition at City Oval features 90 historic pieces from the Geneva museum and live craftsmen. Registration required
Until October 18, CityLife hosts what Patek Philippe describes as the largest exhibition ever created by the brand: the Watch Art Grand Exhibition, set up in the City Oval spaces, the former Palazzo delle Scintille. As reported by Il Giorno, the exhibition spans 2,900 square meters divided into fifteen thematic areas and brings over 500 watches to Milan.
A Journey Inside Geneva
The display recreates atmospheres and symbolic locations of the Swiss watchmaking house, starting with a reproduction of the famous Jet d'Eau in Geneva, created specifically for Milan with thousands of glass drops. The entrance mirrors the facade of the historic Maison building and introduces visitors to the Salon Patek Philippe on Rue du Rhône, with current collections, including the new Gondolo Ladies First feminine line to which a dedicated room is devoted.
The Museum and Craftsmen at Work
The Napoleon Room tells the story of the brand's origins, while an area dedicated to the Patek Philippe Museum traces 186 years of history, from its founding to the current ownership by the Stern family, featuring a documentary and archival documents. Among the exhibited pieces, according to Il Giorno, are 90 rare items from the Geneva museum, from the first portable timepieces to pocket watches.
On display are also master craftsmen at work—engravers, inlayers, enamel experts, and setting specialists—along with spaces dedicated to the Manufacture, where the production phases of movements, cases, and bracelets are shown with the presence of the maison's engineers. The entire current collection is also exhibited, with more than 50 models.
For the occasion, seven timepieces in limited edition were created with the engraving "Patek Philippe Milano 2026" on the case back, underscoring the historical connection between the brand and the Italian market. "This is the largest exhibition we have ever created," declared Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern, explaining that the exhibition tells the "legacy" of a family company now in its fourth generation.
How to Visit
The exhibition is free to visit until October 18, upon registration.
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- mi-lorenteggio.com — Milano Citylife. La Grande Esposizione "Watch Art" di Patek Philippe arriva a Milano: fino al 18 ottobre 2026 all'interno del CityOval (già Palazzo delle Scintille)
- MilanoToday — Patek Philippe e la mostra gratuita a Milano, Watch art 2026: un viaggio nel mondo dell'orologeria
- Falstaff — Patek Philippe celebra a Milano gli aranci di Sicilia e i merletti di Burano
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