Cutler Altier, President & CEO
ALTIER JEWELERS
Cutler and his brother William Altier are the third-generation owners of Altier Jewelers, Boca Raton’s very first jewelry store which was started by their grandparents in 1960. Last year they welcomed Cutler’s son Tristan into the business as the fourth generation. Altier Jewelers features fine jewelry and watch repair, important diamond sales, branded jewelry such as Gucci, Roberto Coin and many others. They are also authorized dealers for Cartier and Patek Philippe timepieces.
Q: What makes a Patek Philippe so special?
A: They are historically known for their innovation, with their specialties in high complications such as minute repeaters, tourbillons, perpetual calendars and more recently, the Nautilus and Aquanaut line. As their slogan states, ‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.’ This certainly holds true as we have been honored for the opportunity to cater to multigenerational clientele.
Q: How expensive are these timepieces?
A: Patek Philippe’s prices start in the $20,000 range, though the core collection spans from $50,000 to $250,000. Their more notable grand complications range upwards into the $2 million mark. Patek’s Nautilus made headlines in 2021 with two specific pieces that sold at auction. One retailed for $34,000 which sold for $500,000 and another piece which retails for $54,000 sold for $6.5 million. These auction results are a testament to the reality of how coveted the Patek Philippe watch brand is.
Q: How can someone gain access to these limited Patek Philippe pieces?
A: It is a relationship-driven brand and it takes loyalty with a Patek Philippe authorized dealer and a lot of patience to be considered for these special allocations. We have an incredible Patek client base whom we have been fortunate to reward with many of the most highly sought after and incredibly rare pieces that Patek Philippe produces.
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