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Military officer who founded world’s richest watchmaker

 By Kenneth Kwama

The military officer, who founded the company that manufactures the world’s most expensive watches - Patek Philippe - first tried his hands in many trades, including selling of wines and liquor before starting on the path that led to the establishment of the phenomenal watchmaker.

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