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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5131R-011

World Time

A very fine and rare pink gold world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, single sealed

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In 1939, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 1415 HU (heures universelles), which was their first world time wristwatch and was historically significant for its innovative movement. Based on the ground breaking work of Louis Cottier and his world time pocket watches from two years earlier, the new model was diminutive in size at 31mm diameter, but met a growing need as international travel became more common, and there was a desire to keep track of time across the globe. Approximately 115 examples were produced, and overtime the brand enhanced the design by adding an extremely rare cloisonné enamel map to the center of the dial, an example of which sold at Phillips Geneva in May 2018, lot 268 for 972,500 CHF. With changing tastes and styles and always seeking to innovative and upgrade, Patek Philippe released their reference 2523 world time in 1953 with a 36mm diameter wristwatch and two-crown setting and winding system. Some examples featured very rare enamel dials. Today, these watches are highly collectible and sought after by passionate collectors. In keeping with their long and traditional past, Patek Philippe released their reference 5110 world time wristwatch in 2000, which later replaced it with the reference 5130, and the reference 5131 with cloisonné map dial in 2008.

The present model in pink gold is in unused condition and remains single sealed. It is fresh to the market and is a lovely representation of this model. Produced in a large 39.5mm diameter cases, it was offered in yellow, white and pink gold models, and while now disconnected, Patek Philippe released the current platinum example in 2017. The reference 5131 featured the ultra-thin caliber 240 HU with micro-rotor, and a variety of enamel dials featuring Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. This handsome pink gold model features Asia and the Americas, and a fine example of the high quality cloisonné enamel workmanship by Patek Philippe artisans. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin, presentation box and hang tag, this is an attractive and modern iteration of one of the brands most historical timepieces.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since 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.

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