Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2000s Model Name: World Time Material: Gilt brass Calibre: Quartz Dimensions: 400mm diameter Signed: Dial signed
Catalogue Essay
The present clock was modelled on Patek Philippe World Time reference 5110, and according to our research was distributed to the most distinguished Patek Philippe retailers as marketing support for the model’s launch. Offered in used but attractive condition and accompanied with an operation manual, the present lot is a one-of-a-kind chance for Patek Philippe collectors to possess a timepiece that is great in size and substance. It is further accompanied with the following highly desirable set of Patek Philippe ephemera:
Patek Philippe Limoges Ashtray, Gold and Red Enamel White Flower Design, with outer packaging, Collection 2020 Patek Philippe Limoges Ashtray, Nielloed Silver Case Design, with outer packaging, Collection 2021 Patek Philippe Blue Tie, New York 2017 Patek Philippe Red and Blue Tie, Patek Philippe 175 Patek Philippe Rouiller Silk Tie, 2020 Patek Philippe Marron Silk Tie, 2020 Patek Philippe Grey Silk Tie (no date) Patek Philippe Pocket Square Patek Philippe Pair of Gloves Patek Philippe Polish Cloth
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.
