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Like Rolex, Patek Philippe is an independent brand, and so this storied Swiss watchmaker has carved an esoteric path through the thickets of horology to create what many argue are the very best watches in the world. "Best," of course, doesn’t mean perfect. Naysayers armed with a flimsy (and deeply ironic) anti-luxury ethos typically target the high prices and then have little left to say, because a Patek Phillipe watch — even if you don’t like the thing or what you presume it stands for — is an undeniably awesome piece of human ingenuity.

Established in 1839, the company now known as Patek Philippe was founded by Polish watchmakers Antoni Patek and (Czech-born) Franciszek Czapek. A few short years later, the two went separate ways, leading to Czapek & Cie. and Patek partnering with French watchmaker Adrien Philippe. And the rest is history.

Not really, of course. The company has since developed a vast collection that currently includes over 160 watches and over 50 in-house movements. Patek made watches for royalty in the 1800s and hyper-complicated masterpieces like the famous Henry Graves Supercomplication pocket watch. But this doesn't quite explain the brand's rise to its current lionized status. Under first Philippe Stern and subsequently his son and current president Thierry, the brand has thrived in the modern era. It's known for highly complex and elegant perpetual calendar watches, some of the finest finishing in the business — and, of course, the sporty and legendary Nautilus.

For an exhaustive list of all that’s on offer, we suggest ordering a hard copy of the Patek Philippe catalog. It is an elegant picture book that deserves a spot on any serious watch fan’s shelf. For those who are looking to navigate this dense collection without wading through the complex marketing rhetoric, we have assembled the following relatively stripped-down guide to get you well acquainted with Patek Philippe in short order.

Patek is no ordinary watch brand. It's a darling of collectors for its approach to and execution of its craft, widely regarded as representing tradition and excellence in watchmaking — and it's deserving of this reputation. Call it art, if you will, but this kind of thing doesn't come cheap for a number of reasons (explaining exactly why watches can be so expensive can be tricky). While the sticker price of Patek Philippe watches start at five figures and goes (way) up from there, the brand isn't alone in its price segment.

The sticker price isn't what Patek watches are best known for. It's at auctions where you'll find the craziest watch prices, and two brands utterly dominate the scene: Rolex and Patek Philippe. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction is a Patek Philippe. The brand has a feverish following among collectors, but it's even broken into the mainstream consciousness thanks to, primarily, the coveted Nautilus as many celebrities' flex of choice.

Let’s first get our heads around the major categories within the Patek Philippe collection.

Nautilus: An icon of the 1970s that helped Patek Philippe enter the sports watch market in 1976.

Aquanaut: Brought out in 1997 as an affordable alternative to the Nautilus, these watches have become hard to come by, especially in steel.

Calatrava: Patek Philippe’s Bauhaus-inspired round dress watches, first released in the late 1920s. Typically simple and elegant, with time and date only, these blank canvases also get paved with diamonds.

Complications: Usually housing two or three complications (mechanical devices that do something other than telling the time), these watches range from clean and simple dials to deeply decorative ones.

Grand Complications: Within horology, a grand complication has several complications within one watch. There’s no hard line, but most folks agree that (excluding a date mechanism) three complications or more constitutes a grand complication.

Golden Ellipse: Originally issued in 1968, these truly unique oblong ultra-thin watches are available again in an updated larger size. They are some of the most elegant time-only watches ever created.

Gondolo: A historic collection of shaped watches, the Gondolo lineup is now entirely populated by squarish or cushion-shaped cases, heavily bejeweled and aimed at women.

Twenty~4: Sized 36mm and smaller, round or square, mechanical or quartz, this collection is made up of dress watches intended for women.

Some would say that Patek Philippe was playing catch up to Audemars Piguet’s groundbreaking Royal Oak when it hired acclaimed designer Gerald Genta in the 1970s, but the resulting watch, the Nautilus, went on to be a disco-era classic unto itself. Today the demand is so high that you’ll have to wiggle your way onto a long waitlist to get one.

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Patek announced it was discontinuing its insanely popular 5711 in 2021, considered by many the perfect luxury sports watch. Its successor is the 5811, which is nearly identical but has a two-part case construction measuring 41mm wide (one millimeter more than the 5711). It only comes in white gold, for the time being, but that makes it easy to imagine what the expected (eventual) steel version will look like.

You can get a Nautilus in different precious metals, totally iced out (covered in diamonds) or with various combinations of complications — it wouldn't make sense to simply list every one of them here, but the 5712 is a good example of some of the variety to expect. This model is in steel with a moon phase and pointer date on one subdial, the seconds on another subdial, and a power reserve gauge, all in an asymmetric but striking layout.

We did say that the typically sporty Nautilus could get complicated and ritzy, didn't we? Only available in steel and rose gold, the 5990 is a true world traveler, with jumping local hour hand and Patek’s unique AM/PM indicators for both local and home time — with the complex flyback chronograph function thrown in just for the heck of it. The waiting list is long enough for you to save up the $100k+ you’ll need to hand over for it.

Launched in 1997, the Aquanaut was Patek’s attempt to offer a more affordable sports watch. It is, however, an incredibly cool, water-ready watch that has a sportier edge than the Nautilus, largely due to the bold numerals and its iconic mid-century dial engraving (until they pave it with diamonds, that is).

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This is the most stripped-down Patek Philippe sports watch, and for those who think it doesn’t have enough going on, we suggest you get one on your wrist and see if that doesn’t change your mind. The bezel is a subtle 16-sided affair, with brushed and polished casework that glimmers in steel and gold.

Patek Phillipe’s clever dual time complication with the date on a handsome subdial and dual-AM/PM indicators takes the Aquanaut around the world without a hitch. It’s 0.8mm larger than its simpler cousin above and feels like a genuine sport watch.

During the Great Depression, Patek launched the Calatrava as a Bauhaus-inspired solution to the draining bank accounts of America and Europe (very few folks were buying complicated wristwatches then). Like many solutions to hardship, the Calatrava broke the mold and set Patek Philippe ahead as a modern-thinking company. Today, these elegant watches defy the ages to appear as current as ever.

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With minimalist three-hand time telling and its refreshing lack of date window, the 5227 epitomizes the unadorned Bauhaus aesthetic that undergirds the Calatrava line. Running on a manually wound movement, the 37mm case harkens back to an era when watches were generally smaller, but the 5196 has a massive wrist presence.

A larger diameter, hobnail-textured bezel and brushed dial together make this one of the most striking modern Calatrava models, showing that the line doesn't have to be purely conservative.

Far from a purely conservative dress watch, the Calatrava collection continues to get sportier with the unexpected 6007. With vibrant yellow, red or blue highlights across three models and carbon fiber-like embossed patterns on the dial and leather band, this watch gives off strong motorsport vibes.

Confusingly in the Complications and Calatrava collections simultaneously, this pilot's watch sub-collection surprised everyone when it made its debut a few years back. Soon sold out worldwide, the design is one the brand has been riffing on ever since.

Often featuring two or more complications (or non-time-telling devices), there are currently 36 individual models within this line from Patek Philippe. We direct you to their Complications Page to explore all of them, but we’ve selected some representative models that are sure to whet your appetite for these handmade beauties.

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A clever layout, this automatic watch sneaks a 24-hour hand onto its subdial, while three separate apertures display day, date and month.

That this watch manages a flyback chronograph and an annual calendar function within a single timepiece is a testament to how efficient design can bring elegance to the forefront. Add in those gothic apertures across the top, and you’ve got perhaps the most symmetrical complicated watch of all time. In steel on a bracelet with a dazzling green dial makes it suddenly sporty, modern and one of the standout releases of 2021.

If the world’s cities aren’t enough for you, consider the world itself. With its hand-painted enamel map, this is an elevated watch in every respect and yet it remains a practical and wearable travel companion.

With 36 current models, the Grand Complications are how Patek Philippe shows off. Including minute repeaters (chiming mechanical devices), tourbillons (rotating escapements), incredible celestial maps and more, these watches are haute horlogerie personified. To see the entire current line of Grand Complications, visit this page, or simply peruse our selections below for a digestible taste.

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A prime example of the types of grand complication watches Patek Philippe is known for, the highly complex manually wound movement of the 5204 combines a split-second chronograph, perpetual calendar and moon phase. Equally impressive is that it all fits in a 40mm package, and despite the density of information it offers, the watch remains elegant and legible.

"In-Line," you see, because the day of the week, date and month are all displayed in a single aperture near 12 o'clock. This is yet another expression of elegant simplicity hiding an intense level of mechanical complication. Note that the date is "digital," in that it uses a separate disc for each digit.

Let’s get our heads around this mechanical marvel. First, this is a reversible watch, which has its seemingly endless mechanisms displayed on two beautiful dials. Those complications include a strikework isolator indicator, a second time zone with AM/PM indicator, day, date (on both dials), month, leap-year cycle aperture, four-digit year display, and a 24-hour and minute subdial. To control all that from a single crown requires a crown position indication (R,A,H), which puts the watch into three separate setting modes. Price is available only on request.

When these watches came out in 1968, there really wasn’t anything like them on the market. Ultra-thin, often paired with dripping gold bracelets reminiscent of an Antoni Gaudi cathedral, and able to jibe with that era’s Armani and YSL suiting, the Golden Ellipse didn’t just depart from Patek Phillip’s aesthetic, but from that of all of horology. Reissued recently in an updated larger size, the Golden Ellipse has been warmly welcomed back into the Patek lineup.

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One model, two colorways — plus an artistic, hand-engraved enamel dial version for 2021. If its minimalist design and elegant shape aren't enough, it's also got one more attractive quality: it comes from the pen of watch design superstar Gerald Genta.

Back in 1998, Patek Philippe introduced this line of smaller, mostly jeweled watches. Especially in the bigger-is-better late 1990s, these watches were truly aimed at women, and remain so today. The largest is the round 7300 model at 36mm.

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Also aimed at women, these smaller watches come in an assortment of elegant shapes, often encrusted with diamonds. As art-deco watches, they allow Patek Philippe to dip into its storied history, offering early 20th Century elegance in the digital era. Time telling plays second fiddle to the jewels throughout this lineup. Sizes and prices vary.

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The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) can apply to current and former employees of privately held companies when they exercise their incentive stock options (ISOs) if the fair market value is higher than the exercise price. The AMT tax can have a significant cash impact on those who exercise their ISOs.The purpose of AMT is to ensure higher income taxpayers pay their fair share of taxes despite certain preferential deductions that may be available. The three main triggers of AMT are having high household income with a significant number of deductions, realizing a large capital gain, or most commonly exercising stock options. Exercising ISOs can be subject to AMT if there is a significant on-paper gain ( [FMV - Strike Price] * Total ISOs ).The 2022 AMT exemption amounts are as follows:

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What these exemptions mean for the year 2022 is that if your phantom income from your ISO exercise is less than $75,900 for individuals (or $118,100 for married filing jointly), you may not owe any AMT at all.

The Federal AMT rate is 26% or 28% depending on where your AMT income level falls. The income in the calculation includes normal income plus any ISO exercise gain minus the AMT exemption amount. This creates your adjusted gross income (AGI). State rates vary, but most states have 0 AMT. California for example has an AMT rate of 7%. Other states that have AMT rates are: Iowa (7%), Minnesota (5.8%), and Colorado (3.47%).

Below, go ahead and try out our simple AMT tax calculator that only needs a few inputs (number of options, strike price, fair market value, income level, state, and marriage status). Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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First calculate your taxes without the ISO exercise. You can use a tax software program such as Turbo Tax Premier or Turbo Tax Home & Business for free as long as you don't file the return. As of this writing, Turbo Tax Deluxe does not seem to have the necessary functionality. If you use Turbo Tax, there will be a question similar to, "Did you exercise and hold Incentive Stock Options During the Tax Year?" You should answer "No" to this question for now. Now take the following steps:

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Note that tax rates can change between the time you do this exercise and the time you actually file your return. Moreover, many other factors such as deductions, your tax bracket, state income taxes, and capital gains will also impact your final AMT tax calculation. Since the ESO Fund has no way of knowing how your final taxes will look, you are advised to work with a tax professional to minimize your risk of not having sufficient funds when you finally file your tax return. The ESO Fund is not obligated to increase its funding to you at a later date.

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Below we will dive into Alternative Minimum Tax and how it pertains to the most common trigger: Incentive Stock Option exercises.

Unlike ISOs, holders of non-qualified stock options (NSOs) are subject to tax at exercise if the fair market value of the stock is higher than the exercise price ("spread"). In contrast, ISO exercises are only subject to AMT which isn't computed until you file your taxes the following April. However, be aware that if you leave a company and negotiate an extension on your exercise period that is longer than 90 days your ISOs will become non-qualified stock options. NSOs are more typically associated with non-employees such as contractors and outside business partners. Moreover, employers are required to withhold at least 25% of the spread at the time of the NSO exercise (like regular income tax). This withholding includes federal, medicare, FICA, and applicable state income taxes. Independent contractors can avoid the mandatory withholding taxes by receiving a 1099 and handling their estimated taxes on their own. However, contractors who were once employees are still subject to mandatory withholding taxes by the company.

If the ESO transaction occurs during the same tax year you exercise your ISOs, there could be a substantial tax savings in the form of an AMT Disqualifying Disposition where AMT is eliminated and replaced with tax only on your actual liquidity profits.

Another benefit of using ESO proceeds to pay your AMT is having AMT tax credits for subsequent years when you are not subject to AMT. This is a very common result because many people only trigger AMT during the year in which they exercise a large block of stock options. Similarly, letting ESO pay your withholding taxes on an NSO exercise has the indirect benefit of reducing your AMT liability. However, dealing with AMT credits over many years can actually be a burdensome form of double taxation since you are still subject to capital gains taxes at your final sale. Having let ESO fund the extra AMT can be a welcome relief compared to paying taxes twice on the same stock.

Since the cost of exercising stock options is already very high, the addition of taxes makes the entire investment even more risky. A solution for reducing this risk is obtaining funding from the ESO Fund to cover the entire cost of exercising your stock options, including the tax. You retain unlimited upside potential without risking any of your personal capital. If you exercised your ISO stock options earlier this year and are concerned with the tax burden next year, then ESO is an ideal solution since we can provide money for the AMT and for the cost of the original exercise.

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