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Reference 5131/1P-001, Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A platinum automatic world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and bracelet, Circa 2018 百達翡麗 5131/1P-001 型號鉑金自動上鏈世界時間鍊帶腕錶配掐絲琺瑯錶盤,約2018年製,零售商為蒂芙尼
Auction Closed
December 9, 06:15 PM GMT
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 5131/1P-001
Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A platinum automatic world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and bracelet, Circa 2018
Dial: silvered and cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of the North Pole
Caliber: cal. 240 HU automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 7’117’302
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'224’488
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 39.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 180mm
Signed: case, dial, movement signed by maker
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging and Tiffany & Co. outer packaging, service box, leather bi-fold, Certificate of Origin confirming date of purchase March 9, 2018, operating instructions, three booklets, and one additional link
Due to the laborious nature of the enameling process, Patek Philippe only produces a limited number of this reference every year, making this a highly sought-after watch among collectors. The reference was in fact already subject to a long waiting list at the time of production, as only a couple enameller artists are producing less than 40 dials a year. Additionally, each dial is individually enameled by hand, resulting in no two dials being identical. As the perpetual calendar chronograph pieces, the World Time watches are iconic models from Patek Philippe. The manufacture has kept the essence of the early references such as the 1415 which was first introduced in 1939 and engineered by Louis Cottier. Coincidentally, the first 1415 with an enamel dial, also depicting a map, was made exactly 60 years before the 5131 was introduced. The present example is crafted from noble platinum and comes on a matching polished bracelet. The single diamond set in the case at 6 o'clock, a signature detail for all platinum Patek Philippe cases, is complemented by the brand and 'World Time' engravings to the bezel, a design cue only visible on the 5131. Offered on behalf of its original owner, this timepiece stands in exceptional condition and is accompanied by its full suite of accessories, making it a fantastic opportunity to add a rare and crisp example to a solid collection. Further adding to its rarity, this example was retailed by the prestigious New York jeweler, Tiffany & Co., as confirmed on its original certificate and is accompanied by the iconic blue outer packaging.