PATEK PHILIPPE WORLD TIME COMPLICATIONS
ê 370,000
Available
- World Time Complications
- 5231J-001
- W598
- Mint
- Men's watch/Unisex
- 2022
- Original box and original papers
ê 370,000
Available
Patek Philippe World Time "Cloisonné Enamel" Ref. 5231J-001 (2022)
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5231J-001 is a breathtaking celebration of the Manufacture's "Rare Handcrafts" and its historic mastery of the world time complication. Housed in an elegant 38.5 mm 18k yellow gold case, this 2022 model is defined by its stunning cloisonné enamel dial, which depicts an artisanal, hand-painted map of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This meticulous process requires immense skill, using hair-thin gold wires to create partitions that are filled with multiple layers of enamel and fired at high temperatures to achieve rich, luminous colors.
Surrounding the map is the legendary world time system, allowing the wearer to read all 24 time zones simultaneously via the city disk and 24-hour ring. The watch features distinctive "winglet" lugs and a unique ring-shaped hour hand, paying homage to vintage Patek references. Powered by the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240 HU, visible through the sapphire-crystal case back, this masterpiece is a perfect blend of high-complication horology and museum-quality art. This example is offered as a complete set with its original box and papers, representing a true pinnacle for the discerning collector.
