Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 31, 2025
LOT 161
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5131/1, WORLD TIME
HKD 800,000 - 1,400,000
EUR 92,000 - 160,000 / CHF 86,000 - 150,000 / USD 104,000 - 182,000
Sold: HKD 975,000
A very fine and rare, heavy, self-winding, platinum and diamond bracelet wristwatch, with world time system, cloisonné enamel dial depicting the continents North Pole and Arctic Circle and sapphire case back.
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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 5131/1
Year sold on 31 Aug, 2021
Movement No. 7381892
Case No. 6431297
Bracelet PP platinum bracelet with double folding deployant clasp, approx. total length 190mm.
Diameter 39.5mm
Caliber 240 HU
Weight 243gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories PP fitted box, certificate of origin dated 2021, certificate of authenticity, instructions booklet, leather folder
Notes
As a continuity to Reference 5130, Reference 5131 was introduced in 4 different materials. Each version illustrates different continents.
The yellow gold version launched in 2008 represents the Americas, Europe and Africa. Followed by the white gold version in 2009, featuring Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. For the pink gold version in 2014, it illustrates Asia, Oceania and America. The final launch of the platinum version launched in 2017 represents the North Pole.
The names of 24 cities are displayed in italic font with the signature Patek Philippe and company location Geneve on the bezel. It is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic calibre 240HU (HU for Heure Universelle which is ‘World Time’ in French). It is also accompanied with a n exceptional 22K gold micro-rotor on the back plate.
The yellow gold version launched in 2008 represents the Americas, Europe and Africa. Followed by the white gold version in 2009, featuring Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. For the pink gold version in 2014, it illustrates Asia, Oceania and America. The final launch of the platinum version launched in 2017 represents the North Pole.
The names of 24 cities are displayed in italic font with the signature Patek Philippe and company location Geneve on the bezel. It is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic calibre 240HU (HU for Heure Universelle which is ‘World Time’ in French). It is also accompanied with a n exceptional 22K gold micro-rotor on the back plate.