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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5231J-001
World Time
A very fine and rare yellow gold world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, certificate of origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- World Time
- Cloisonné enamel dial
- Offered with its full set of accessories
In 2019, Patek Philippe introduced a new World Time ref. 5231J-001, the first model of its reference to feature its covetable cloisonné enamel dial. Whilst the regular counterpart ref. 5230, launched in 2016, replaced the former ref. 5130, a new case was implemented with inspiration from past grails, more specifically the legendary ref. 2523 from the 1950s. While the new case measures a smaller 38.5 mm, the reduced size is compensated by its fancy faceted lugs revived from the ref. 2523. With an altered appeal, the World Time caliber remains the same, powered by the self-winding cal. 240 HU with a micro-rotor.
Fitted with a cloisonné enamel dial, Patek Philippe executes this delicate craft to the highest level. To achieve the perfect cloisonné enamel dial, thin gold wiring known as “cloison” is carefully sculpted to create the outline of the desired motif and then applied to the surface of the dial. Once that process is completed to perfection, the enamel is applied to fill the areas with their respective colors. After the enamel is secured, the dial is placed inside an oven and heated to create the perfect cloisonné enamel dial. However, this meticulous and rigorous process does not guarantee a perfect yield, as any imperfections detected on the dial after the heating process are considered defects and the process must then be restarted, making these examples exceedingly rare and highly sought after in the market today.
The present example of the Patek Philippe World Time ref. 5231J is presented in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of wear. Furthermore, it is accompanied by its accessories, making this a perfect example of the new World Time wristwatch by Patek Philippe.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.