Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2003 Reference No: 5134G Movement No: 3’086’778 Case No: 4’254’988 Model Name: Calatrava Travel Time, Gübelin 150th Anniversary Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 215/156, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 37mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the present timepiece's date of manufacture in 2003 and its subsequent date of sale on 8th June 2004.
Catalogue Essay
Whether it is a World Time or a dual time wristwatch, Patek Philippe has always excelled in making timepieces that tick all the boxes for seasoned highflyers. The ref. 5134G is a proud descendant of the iconic ref. 2597, a watch launched in 1958 and was ultimately inspired by Louis Cottier’s ingenious design. While the first iteration of this historical model is fitted with an independently adjustable hour hand, the second version, launched in 1962, features an additional hour hand to indicate a second timezone.
The contemporary Calatrava Travel Time ref. 5134 enjoyed a successful 7-year production run from 2001 to 2008. Equipped with the firm’s patented travel time system, the ref. 5134 indicates the home time via a sandblasted silvered hand, coupled with a 24-hour indicator positioned at 12 o’clock. Fusing form and function, the pushers on the caseband at 8 and 10 o’clock form a fool-proof mechanism that allows its wearer to adjust the local time display by going backwards or forwards with a click of a button. On the reverse of the watch, the inside of the sapphire caseback is further printed with “GÜBELIN 1854 - 2004".
Exceptionally rare, the present white gold ref. 5134G is part of the exclusive limited edition of 45 pieces, made in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Gübelin in 2004. Evidently, the prestigious retailer’s signature is proudly positioned in parallel with the Patek Philippe designation on the dial. Other variants were also made, with 40 examples in platinum, 50 examples in yellow gold and 45 pieces in pink gold. A celebration of two powerhouses, Patek Philippe is known to only design special anniversary pieces for a handful of its trusted retail partners and notably, Gübelin is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most esteemed retailers founded in 1854.
Presented in excellent overall condition, this white gold Calatrava Travel Time, Gübelin 150th Anniversary offers a fantastic opportunity for collectors to own such a rare and elegant timepiece and is only the 9th publicly known example that has resurfaced to the market, further delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
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.
Ref. 5134G A fine and rare white gold dual-time wristwatch with 24-hour indication and small seconds, one of a limited edition of 45 pieces, made in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Gübelin
2003 37mm diameter Case, dial, movement and clasp signed