As official retailers of Patek Philippe timepieces in Dorset and Southwest England, Franses welcomes you to our dedicated Patek Philippe boutique. For many years the Franses name has been synonymous with creating some of the finest jewellery in the country. Our collections are created with the passion, care and attention to detail you would expect from a 4th generation-independent family-owned jewellers. These same values are directly shared with Patek Philippe, this is why we are one of only a few family jewellers who are solely dedicated to representing the Swiss manufacturer.
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The company has been owned by the Stern family since 1932 and today is managed by Thierry Stern (President), Philippe Stern (Honorary President), and Claude Peny (CEO). Philippe Stern shaped the history of the manufacture with ambitious real estate projects, the Patek Philippe Museum, and exceptional timekeeping instruments such as the Calibre 89. His son Thierry Stern is committed to safeguarding Patek Philippe's technological leadership to continuously improve the quality and long-term dependability of its timepieces.
The company has been owned by the Stern family since 1932 and today is managed by Thierry Stern (President), Philippe Stern (Honorary President), and Claude Peny (CEO). Philippe Stern shaped the history of the manufacture with ambitious real estate projects, the Patek Philippe Museum, and exceptional timekeeping instruments such as the Calibre 89. His son Thierry Stern is committed to safeguarding Patek Philippe's technological leadership to continuously improve the quality and long-term dependability of its timepieces.
As independent family owned companies, both Patek Philippe and Franses share the very same values and never compromise on delivering exceptional service and quality.
With a reputation built over 4 generations, our team of highly trained Patek Philippe specialists are on hand to guide you through the collection to find the perfect timepiece.
Franses are extremely proud to be an officially appointed retailer for the world's leading watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe, and look forward to welcoming you in-store soon.
As independent family owned companies, both Patek Philippe and Franses share the very same values and never compromise on delivering exceptional service and quality.
With a reputation built over 4 generations, our team of highly trained Patek Philippe specialists are on hand to guide you through the collection to find the perfect timepiece.
Franses are extremely proud to be an officially appointed retailer for the world's leading watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe, and look forward to welcoming you in-store soon.
It involves taking care of our customers as individuals, with unique needs, whilst maintaining consistency in providing the highest level of support – as can be expected from a family-owned watch company committed to servicing and repairing watches since 1839.
It involves taking care of our customers as individuals, with unique needs, whilst maintaining consistency in providing the highest level of support – as can be expected from a family-owned watch company committed to servicing and repairing watches since 1839.