Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2000
    Reference No: 5110J-010
    Movement No: 3'206'406
    Case No: 4'111'620
    Model Name: World Time
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 HU, 33 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 2000, special edition State of Qatar fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Among Patek Philippe's most revered creations, the World Time lineage has captivated collectors since its 1930s debut. In 2000, Patek unveiled the modernized ref. 5110, incorporating a patented mechanism for effortless time zone selection along with a guilloché dial of mesmerizing depth and sophistication.

    From the year 2000, special editions of the ref. 5110 World Time were released, featuring particularly interesting and sometimes unique location or time zone dials. To name a few, we know of the emerald green “Mecca”, the Münster, Dubai, Singapore and Taipei editions, whereby one city would be highlighted in a different colour by special request.

    The present ref. 5110J is one such exclusive example, customized for the State of Qatar with "Doha" luminously displayed in red. Likely created as diplomatic gifts for visiting officials or dignitaries, it comes complete with its Certificate of Origin and box denoting its special edition status. Furthermore, the watch remains in untouched, factory-sealed condition. For Patek Philippe collectors, it is a remarkable testament to the reverence held for the brand, whose timepieces honor those shaping global relations.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5110J-010
A fine and attractive yellow gold world time wristwatch with guilloché dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, made for the State of Qatar, single factory sealed

2000
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$190,000 - 350,000 
€22,200-41,000
$24,400-44,900

Sold for HK$254,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024