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Patek Philippe
Reference 5131 | A brand new yellow gold world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Circa 2013 | 百達翡麗 | 型號5131 | 全新黃金世界時間腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，約2013年製
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April 26, 10:38 AM GMT
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Property of a Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5131
A brand new yellow gold world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, Circa 2013
百達翡麗
型號5131
全新黃金世界時間腕錶，備掐絲琺瑯錶盤，約2013年製
Dial: cloisonné enamel dial depicting the map of America and Europe
Calibre: cal. 240 automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 5'696'502
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'569'764
Closure: brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp
Size: 39 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、説明書及盒子
Enamelling is an ancient decorative technique in which metallic oxides are heated to create these colourful and translucent motifs. Cloisonné enamel on the other hand, encounters numerous more risks before coming out perfectly. It involves using utterly thin gold wires to mark out spaces, separating metal oxides then applying heat to create a wonderous combination of colours. Since the dial may crack during the heating process and impurities may surface as imperfections, colours may react in unexpected ways.
Usually found on their dome clocks and pocket watches, Patek Philippe is most well-known for their exceptional craftmanship in enamelling. The present world time wristwatch reference 5131 displays a masterclass of cloisonné enamelling to exhibit a sophisticated map of the world, featuring the American, European and African continents with vivid colours and finished to an immaculate texture.