Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 483
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5131 P, SELF-WINDING, WORLD TIME, CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL; PLATINUM
HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000
CHF 113,000 - 177,000 / USD 115,000 - 180,000
Sold: HKD 1,372,000
Platinum, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with one horological complication: World Time (outer revolving time zone disc with the name of 24 cities and hour-hand adjustable with the rectangular push-piece at 10 o’clock). Silver colour and polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, showing the Earth vow from the North Pole.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model World Time
Reference 5131 P
Year Circa 2017
Movement No. 7 094 279
Calibre 240 HU, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 6 positions, Patek Philippe seal
Case No. 6031377
Bracelet Integrated platinum Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding deployant clasp.
Diameter 40 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Original fitted box and certificate of origin
Notes
Released at Basel World in 2008 the Patek Philippe World Time with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial Ref. 5131 was promoted as much as a work of art as it was for any technical achievement.
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 5131 such as the Ref. 2523.