Patek Philippe Complications 5131R-001 World Time Rose Gold (2018)

Description

The Complications reference 5131R-001 represents Patek Philippe’s mastery of the World Time complication first introduced by Louis Cottier in 1931 and adopted by Patek Philippe in 1937, reimagined for the modern era when it was launched at BaselWorld 2015 and subsequently discontinued making examples increasingly sought after by collectors. This reference showcases one of the most visually striking dial executions in contemporary haute horlogerie with its hand-crafted cloisonné Grand Feu enamel center depicting a detailed world map showing the Americas, Africa, and Europe rendered in vibrant blues representing oceans and greens and golds depicting landmasses, each color requiring multiple firings at temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius to achieve the brilliant translucent effect and dimensional depth that makes every dial unique. The World Time complication allows simultaneous reading of time in all 24 time zones through a simple push of the button at 10 o’clock, appealing to collectors who value both technical innovation and artisanal dial craftsmanship combined with practical utility for international travelers.

The 39.5mm case crafted in 18-karat rose gold features polished bezel, brushed lugs, 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 cloisonné Grand Feu enamel world map in vibrant colors with rose gold hour and minute 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 blue rotating to indicate corresponding time in each zone, all markings and text applied with meticulous hand finishing. 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. Hand-stitched brown alligator leather strap with large square scales secures with rose gold fold-over clasp.