Patek Philippe

Similar to the perpetual calendar chronograph pieces, the World Time watches are iconic models from Patek Philippe with a history spanning over 80 years. The first reference 1415 HU was introduced in 1939 and engineered by Louis Cottier. It was later replaced by the famed double-crown reference 2523, both references being among the most sought-after ones on the market.

After a gap of almost 35 years, Patek Philippe reintroduced the World Time complication with the reference 5110 in 2000, which was replaced by reference 5130 in 2006 and eventually by the present reference 5230 in 2016. Attractive "winglet" lugs, the lack of crown guards and the flat bezel differentiate the current iteration from its predecessors and arguably make it more attractive, too. All these subtle yet distinctive updates are inspired by the brand's tradition and can be traced back to previous references, such as the 2523. Includes Patek Philippe box and papers.