Patek Philippe World Time complications 5131R-001

Patek Philippe World Time 5131R-001. Rose gold case, diameter 38.5mm. Water resistant to 30 meters. Automatic, self-winding mechanical movement. Patek caliber 240 HU signed with the Patek Philippe seal. Parts: 239. Jewels: 33. Power reserve, minimum 48 hours. Silver dial with cloisonné-enamelled centre. 24-hour and day/night indication for the 24 world time-zones. Sapphire crystal case-back displaying the movement. Balance Gyromax, frequency 3Hz. Balance spring, Spiromax. Brown alligator strap with Patek Philippe 18ct rose-gold deployant clasp with iconic Calatrava fastening.

Launched originally in the 1930s, Patek Philippe’s World Time watches have achieved legendary status among international travellers and lovers of fine timepieces. Local time (where the wearer is) is displayed with conventional hour- and minute-hands while the time in any of the world’s 24 time-zones can easily be read off thanks to two rotating outer-dial discs.
The remarkable feature of this 5131R timepiece is its central cloisonné-enamelled disc displaying Europe, Africa, the Americas and surrounding oceans in multi-coloured enamel. The extreme difficulty in crafting this enamelled centre-piece means that only 2-4 such timepieces are produced each year.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an unworn and still-sealed Patek Philippe World Time watch in 18ct rose gold. Accurate to -3/+2 seconds per day, it would be a wonderful companion for the intercontinental traveller and perfect for wearing during international flights, in a business meeting or when relaxing during a foreign vacation. Or for the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction of possessing one of the world’s great timepieces in pristine condition.

Complete with its original Outer Box and Inner Wooden presentation box. Its Certificate of origin dated September 2015, together with instruction manual and other papers all are contained in a Patek leather wallet.