World time watches were invented, as is the case with most innovations, out of necessity. With the advent of the industrial age came global trade and world travel and, as a direct result, there was a need for timekeeping devices capable of tracking time in multiple time zones. The world-time complication, other than being a utilitarian invention, is also a fascinating window into history when studying its evolution. With the rise and fall of nations, one featured capital on a watch’s bezel or dial replaced another as the reference city for a specific time zone.

This particular 5230G replaces New York City, USA with Bogota, Colombia as the representative city of the Eastern time zone, and the city is rendered in red text as additional emphasis. Produced for the 125th anniversary of Joyeria Bauer in 2018, a retailer of Patek Philippe located in the Colombian capital, it additionally features the crest of Joyeria Bauer on the sapphire caseback, as well as a stunning, grey guilloche dial.

The present example is fresh-to-the-market and consigned by the original owner, as well as offered in complete and outstanding condition. Produced in just 10 examples, the present lot is a rare opportunity to own this modern synthesis of Patek Philippe’s historical past and technical mastery.

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