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Patek Philippe
Reference 5230 | A pink gold world time wristwatch, Circa 2016 | 百達翡麗 | 型號5230 | 粉紅金世界時間腕錶，約2016年製
Auction Closed
October 5, 06:57 AM GMT
Estimate
240,000 - 320,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Property of an Important Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5230
A pink gold world time wristwatch, Circa 2016
百達翡麗
型號5230
粉紅金世界時間腕錶，約2016年製
Dial: grey
Calibre: cal. 240 HU automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 7'003'858
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'146'879
Closure: brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k pink gold folding clasp
Size: 38.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、說明書及盒子
The famous collection of Patek Philippe world time watches launched in the 1930s. It began with the world time pocket watch reference 605, product of the successful collaboration between Patek Philippe and Louis Cottier, the man who invented the world time mechanism. Later in 1937, Patek Philippe created three experimental references, one of which was the reference 542 HU that went on to become the blueprint for the first serially produced Patek Philippe world time wristwatch, the legendary reference 1415.
Years later in 2016, the reference 5230 was unveiled after several modifications. The patented mechanism allowing the user to simultaneously correct all the World Time displays via one pusher also makes this sophisticated watch incredibly easily to use. Paired with a charcoal grey lacquered dial that has been hand guillochéd and adorned with applied pink gold hour markers, the ingenuity of the mechanics and chic style of the timepiece makes it the perfect partner for any frequent flyer.