Patek Philippe Complications 5130/1R-011 World Time Rose Gold (2016)

Description

The Patek Philippe Complications 5130/1R-011 represents Patek Philippe’s refined execution of the World Time complication first introduced by Louis Cottier in 1931 and adopted by Patek Philippe in 1937, reimagined for contemporary collectors when launched in the early 2000s as a successor to the legendary reference 2523 and its descendants. This reference showcases the practical elegance of simultaneous time zone display across all 24 time zones through a simple push of the button at 10 o’clock advancing both the rotating city ring and 24-hour disc, while the distinctive brown sunburst guilloché center dial with radiating pattern creates sophisticated visual depth complemented by the silvered outer ring displaying world cities and the classic day/night 24-hour indication. Now discontinued and replaced by newer references, examples of the 5130/1R have become increasingly collectible, appealing to enthusiasts who value both technical innovation and the timeless design language characteristic of Patek Philippe’s approach to practical complications combined with restrained elegance.

The 39.5mm case crafted in 18-karat rose gold features polished bezel, brushed case band, recessed corrector button at 10 o’clock for advancing the rotating city ring and 24-hour disc, fluted crown, sapphire crystal, and solid caseback. The dial features center brown sunburst guilloché pattern with radiating texture, rose gold dauphine hands, outer guilloché silvered ring displaying 24 world cities representing each time zone with black printed city names, outermost 24-hour ring with day hours in white and night hours in darker tone rotating to indicate corresponding time in each zone. Inside beats the self-winding Caliber 240 HU featuring ultra-thin construction at just 3.88mm height, off-center micro-rotor in 22-karat gold, 27 jewels, Gyromax balance wheel, Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar, frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, Patek Philippe Seal certification guaranteeing exceptional finishing and precision of minus three to plus two seconds per day, approximately 48 hours of power reserve. Rose gold integrated bracelet with polished center links and brushed outer links secures with deployant clasp.

*This model was discontinued in 2016.