Both watch collectors and travel enthusiasts have particularly favoured the World Time complication. Since its release in the year 2000, the Patek Philippe ref. 5110 has enjoyed instant recognition for allowing its wearer to quickly identify the timezones of 24 different cities with no hesitation. Boasting distinct Patek Philipe proportions, this reference is very attractive, featuring subtle yet intricate finishing touches on both its dial and its case. The multi-faceted dial is composed of two peripheral rotary discs, where the inner disc details the respective timezones of the cities listed on the outer ring.

Retailed by the esteemed Tiffany & Co, the present platinum World Time ref. 5110P-001 is a rare specimen, bearing a hand-engraved designation of the retailer along the caseband at 9 o’clock. This quiet giant is measured at 37mm, fitted with smooth straight lugs and is a quintessential Calatrava through and through. New at the time to Patek Phillippe, the hands are defined by their contours that flatter the baton-shaped applied hour markers. Taking cues from the manufacturer’s heritage as masters of pocket watches, the centre of the dial also features hand-engraved guilloche patterns that bring depth to the flat surface. Closed with a sapphire caseback, the wearer is also invited to admire its uber-thin cal. 240HU is an automatic movement that is technically sound and as beautifully finished as its dial, with Geneva stripes, perlage and anglage.

To the best of our knowledge, the present ref. 5110P is the first known example embellished with a hand-engraved Tiffany & Co. designation along its caseband. Offered in excellent overall condition, this rare gem is further accompanied by its original accessories with a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin delivered with a Tiffany & Co. stamp.