Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2012 Reference No: 5130 Movement No: 5'618'113 Case No: 4'560'729 Material: Platinum Calibre: Automatic, 240 HU, 33 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 39.5 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
Much inspired by the first worldtime wristwatch by Patek Philippe premiered in the 1930s, this present reference 5130 was launched in 2006, replacing the reference 5110. As opposed to its predecessor, the reference 5130 is slightly larger in size and fitted in a Calatrava case with a diameter of 39.5 mm. The watch also features a ring-shaped hour hand, which is a reminiscent of the historic Patek Philippe worldtime wristwatch.
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.