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

The present iteration features a vibrant cloisonné enamel center disc depicting Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania in a captivating mix of blues, greens, browns, and yellows, all enhanced by delicate gold ribbons. This quintessential World Time timepiece, sold in 2012, has an enamel center encircled by an early 24-hour city ring. Later versions saw changes, such as Moscow to Riyadh, Dubai to Moscow, and Caracas to La Paz.

As a "like-new" example of reference 5131G-001, this timepiece is in impeccable condition and comes complete with its full set of accessories, offering a compelling opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire this significant and now discontinued piece.