Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 293
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5131/1, WORLD TIME, CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL, PROBABLY UNIQUE PIECE, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 120,000 - 180,000
USD 122,000 - 183,000 / HKD 950,000 - 1,425,000
Sold: CHF 150,000
Very fine and probably unique 18k yellow gold, world time, self- winding wristwatch with indication of 24 times zones, silver colour and polychrome cloisonné enamel dial displaying the European, African and American continent.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model World time
Reference Ref. 5131/1
Year Sold on January 9th 2009
Bracelet Integrated 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with double deployant clasp (replaced during a Patek Philippe service in 2011)
Caliber 240 HU
Dimensions 40 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
Each dial is hand made by an artisan trained in enamelling and requires both artistic and chemical skills to mix the enamel correctly. Due to the lengthy process, high failure rate and lack of skilled artisans, Patek Philippe announced only a small number of the Ref. 5131 would be available each year.
Similarities can instantly be drawn to the Patek Philippe World Time references of the 1940’s and 1950’s with enamel dials that influenced the Reference 5131 such as the Reference 2523.
Probably made as a special order for a very important client, this watch is the only example of yellow gold 5131 born with a 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet known to the market.