Patek one of the founders of the company had chosen this insignia to protect each watch and bring good fortune to the wearer. Patek as it turned out was a superstitious man. His favourite saying was " I'd rather be lucky than talented any day".Im sure it seemed somewhat odd when he told Phillipe, his partner,that this Calatrava cross would not only protect them,but bring them the success they desired, to create the greatest watch company in the world. According to company's legends, Patek stumbled upon the secret of the Calatrava cross that,up until that time,had only been known to the popes. He discovered that in 1158, pope gregory viii, in a desperate attempt to fight off the moors and save christianity,had commissioned shepherds from the fields to fight as knights. They were known as the Knights of the Calatrava. The pope took the name of an old moorish castle that had been liberated( the Calatrava castle) and placed it on four fleur-de-lis like anchors that united in the center and told the shepherds that the cross would bring them victory in battle against the superior forces of the moors. Outnumbered more than ten to one, the knights of the Calatrava were still victorious. The Calatrava cross had truly protected them. After Patek passed away, it was rumored that he left behind a journal. In the journal was the explanation, secret if you will, of the power of the Calatrava cross and how its unleashed. Supposedly, its origin dates back to 2560BC, and over the millennia its secret came into the hands of the pope and then passed on from one pope to the next. Patek apparently believed that if he harnessed the power of the four triads (Calatrava cross) he would find success in life, and immortality for his soul. I've quoted this straight from an article I have and hope it's of interest. I reckon there's a story to be had with maybe Vacheron as its logo is not unsimiliar to the Calatrava .
Thank you for the wonderful video illustrating the birth of a watchmaking legend...
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I'm proud of Patek I'm one of Poles We Poles every hard worker's
Legends Never Die ..
Whats the significance of the calatra cross which represents their brand???
Patek one of the founders of the company had chosen this insignia to protect each watch and bring good fortune to the wearer. Patek as it turned out was a superstitious man. His favourite saying was " I'd rather be lucky than talented any day".Im sure it seemed somewhat odd when he told Phillipe, his partner,that this Calatrava cross would not only protect them,but bring them the success they desired, to create the greatest watch company in the world.
According to company's legends, Patek stumbled upon the secret of the Calatrava cross that,up until that time,had only been known to the popes. He discovered that in 1158, pope gregory viii, in a desperate attempt to fight off the moors and save christianity,had commissioned shepherds from the fields to fight as knights. They were known as the Knights of the Calatrava. The pope took the name of an old moorish castle that had been liberated( the Calatrava castle) and placed it on four fleur-de-lis like anchors that united in the center and told the shepherds that the cross would bring them victory in battle against the superior forces of the moors.
Outnumbered more than ten to one, the knights of the Calatrava were still victorious. The Calatrava cross had truly protected them. After Patek passed away, it was rumored that he left behind a journal. In the journal was the explanation, secret if you will, of the power of the Calatrava cross and how its unleashed. Supposedly, its origin dates back to 2560BC, and over the millennia its secret came into the hands of the pope and then passed on from one pope to the next. Patek apparently believed that if he harnessed the power of the four triads (Calatrava cross) he would find success in life, and immortality for his soul.
I've quoted this straight from an article I have and hope it's of interest. I reckon there's a story to be had with maybe Vacheron as its logo is not unsimiliar to the Calatrava .
Swiss6Made thank u so much for the indepth reply my friend. Needed this info for personal reasons.
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Astonishing...
Polish war hero made a nice watches...
great patek Phili...
Just please pronounce Patek like PAtek not paTEK. He was polish and every polish word have accent on penultimate syllable.
Both birth time are wrong, Patek was born in 1812 and Philippe was born in 1815.
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