# Philippe Stern, Heir to the Patek Philippe Watch Brand, Dies at 88

- Published: 2026-06-28T21:59:29Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T16:27:52Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/obituaries/phillipe-stern-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Art & Design
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In an era of electronic timepieces, he marketed $40,000 handmade watches as status symbols, breathing new life into a struggling industry.

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