Important Watches: Part I

Patek Philippe

Ref. 5230G-001, White gold world time wristwatch Circa 2016 | 百達翡麗 | 5230G-001型號白金世界時間腕錶，約2016年製

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Auction Closed

November 10, 02:59 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Ref. 5230G-001

White gold world time wristwatch

Circa 2016

Dial: grey

Calibre: cal. 240 HU automatic, 33 jewels

Movement number: 5'996'820

Case: 18k white gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 6'115'485

Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

Dimensions: 38.5 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold and presentation case with outer packaging

The estimates for this lot should read CHF 30,000- 50,000 and not as stated in the printed catalogue.

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 brands tradition and can be traced back to previous references such as the 2523.

The present lot is offered as a complete set with Certificate of Origin and presentation case with outer packaging.