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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5131/1P-001
World Time
An exceptional, rare and well-preserved platinum world time wristwatch with bracelet, cloisonné enamel dial depicting the North Pole, certificate of origin and fitted box
Full-Cataloguing
- Distinguished by its extraordinary cloisonné enamel center dial depicting the Earth as seen from the North Pole, this example showcases a rare and highly intricate decorative technique requiring exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous handwork.
- The elegant world time display features a 24-hour day/night indication with all time zones presented in refined cursive lettering, while the time zone function is operated through a discreet pusher at 10 o’clock.
- Powered by an automatic movement fitted with a 22K gold micro-rotor, the present example reveals the highest level of Patek Philippe finishing, including anglage and mirror polishing, making it a true work of art from every angle.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.