The Patek Philippe logo is a circular cross, which looks like a flower, a snowflake, and a sword.
The Patek Philippe logo looks like a cross at first glance, but if you look closely, you will find that it is a combination of a knight's sword and a priest's cross. It is also called the "Calledoraba Cross". This cross is also There is a historical story.
In 1185, a Spanish city called Caledoraba was invaded by the Moors. The brave priests and Raymond and the knight Diego Velasquez led the people to fight back, and finally defeated the Moors. After repelling the Moorish invasion, the priest's sword and the knight's cross together became a symbol of solemnity and bravery. This also represents the spirit of cooperation between Anthony Patek and Jane Philippe. This logo has been used by Patek Philippe since 1857.
The Calatrava cross also represents the noble temperament contained in its name. Calatrava's name comes from a Spanish knighthood founded at the end of the 12th century. This symbol symbolizes the independent and brave spirit of chivalry.
The details of the four lilies in the Calatrava cross star pattern are reminiscent of the elegant fleur-de-lis (fleur-de-lis, the same lily as the lily) in the French royal heraldry, in Jean Adrien The coat of arms of the Eure-Loire province, to which Ann Philippe’s hometown of Labazouche belongs, is also decorated with three lilies. This prestigious and royal logo most likely gave birth to Patek Philippe’s choice of lilies. Themes serve as trademarks to express the original intention of superior craftsmanship and extraordinary design.