Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2014
    Reference No: 5131G-010
    Movement No: 5’823’099
    Case No: 4’684’989
    Model Name: World Time
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 HU, 33 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Patek Philippe Salons de Genève and dated August 26th, 2014, instruction manual, product literatures, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Part of Patek Philippe's esteemed lineage of world time models, the ref. 5131 debuted in 2008, initially in yellow gold showcasing the Americas on its dial. Following this, a white gold version featuring Asia, Africa, and Europe was introduced in 2009, with pink gold and platinum variants following suit in early 2014. This model, now out of production, marked a significant milestone as the first contemporary world-time reference to boast the renowned cloisonné dial depicting geographical maps. Due to the intricate and labour-intensive nature of handcrafting each cloisonné enamel dial, the ref. 5131 was produced in limited quantities annually, making it a rare find in today's market.

    The present iteration showcases a vibrant cloisonné enamel center disc portraying Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania in a captivating blend of blues, greens, browns, and yellows, all accentuated by delicate gold ribbons. A quintessential World Time timepiece sold in 2014, the enamel centre is encircled by a 24-hour city ring featuring Dubai and Moscow, a departure from earlier versions that included La Paz, Caracas, and Riyadh. An excellent example of the ref. 5131G-010, this timepiece is in impeccable condition, offering a compelling opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire this significant and now discontinued piece.

  • 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. 5131G-010
A refined white gold world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Certificate of Origin, and presentation box

Circa 2014
39.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$480,000 - 960,000 
€56,200-112,000
$61,500-123,000

Sold for HK$723,900

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024