Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 31, 2025
LOT 146
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5531R-012, MINUTE REPEATING WORLD TIME, ENAMEL, 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 5,600,000 - 12,000,000
EUR 640,000 - 1,380,000 / CHF 600,000 - 1,290,000 / USD 730,000 - 1,550,000
Sold: HKD 6,750,000
An extremely fine and very rare, 18K pink gold, self-winding wristwatch with minute repeater, world time function and cloisonné enamel Lavaux landscape dial and sapphire crystal caseback.
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Grade: |
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Case: 1-8 |
As new Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Model Minute Repeating World Time
Reference 5531R-012
Year sold in 2020
Bracelet 18K pink gold PP deployant buckle
Diameter 42mm
Caliber R27HU
Weight 100gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories PP fitted box, carton box, solid caseback, booklets, presentation folder, certificate dated 2020, certificate of authenticity, instruction manuals
Notes
The Patek Philippe 5531R-012 stands as one of the rarest and most exceptional timepieces in contemporary horology. This Grand Complications model represents the pinnacle of watchmaking, being the first Patek Philippe to combine two of the brand’s most revered complications: the minute repeater and world time function.
Housed in a perfectly proportioned 40.2mm 18K rose gold case, what truly distinguishes this masterpiece is its breathtaking dial. The center features exquisite cloisonné enamel artistry depicting the UNESCO-protected Lavaux vineyard terraces along Lake Geneva’s shores. This miniature painting requires painstaking craftsmanship, with master artisans meticulously applying gold wire and colored enamel powders, firing multiple layers to achieve stunning depth and luminosity.
At its heart beats the revolutionary caliber R 27HU automatic movement, visible through the sapphire caseback and
adorned with the prestigious Patek Philippe Seal. This 45-jewel mechanism delivers unparalleled innovation— allowing the minute repeater to chime the local time wherever the wearer travels, rather than home time as in conventional world time repeaters.
Housed in a perfectly proportioned 40.2mm 18K rose gold case, what truly distinguishes this masterpiece is its breathtaking dial. The center features exquisite cloisonné enamel artistry depicting the UNESCO-protected Lavaux vineyard terraces along Lake Geneva’s shores. This miniature painting requires painstaking craftsmanship, with master artisans meticulously applying gold wire and colored enamel powders, firing multiple layers to achieve stunning depth and luminosity.
At its heart beats the revolutionary caliber R 27HU automatic movement, visible through the sapphire caseback and
adorned with the prestigious Patek Philippe Seal. This 45-jewel mechanism delivers unparalleled innovation— allowing the minute repeater to chime the local time wherever the wearer travels, rather than home time as in conventional world time repeaters.