Patek Philippe World Time

Patek Philippe. World time. 

A union that immediately inspires awe. 

Every brand has its specialties, and the world time is undoubtedly one of Patek’s. Displaying 24 time zones on a rotating wheel at the periphery of the dial, the local time is changed simply by pressing a pusher. In conjunction with the 24 hour internal ring, you can effectively gauge the time in every location in the world. 

This particular world time, Reference 5110J, is one of the most beautiful and also one of the most accessible. Launched in 2000, the 5110 was the first world time released since the Reference 2523. Fashioned from yellow gold with a flowing mid case that forms elegant crown guards, the 5110 measures 37mm in diameter, and set the blueprint for Patek’s modern world time case styles. The center of the dial has a beautiful intricate guilloché pattern that makes the watch shine brilliantly in low and high light environments. 

Patek prominence continues straight through the caseback, which features an automatic winding micro-rotor Calibre 240. The Calibre 240 is one of Patek’s most legendary, finding itself in many of Patek’s most notable references, including the 3940 in the form of the 240Q. 

Set on a burgundy strap and completed with a 18K yellow gold deployant clasp, this piece pops on the wrist. This stunner also has all the luxuries of a modern Patek, such as a sapphire crystal and exhibition caseback. 

As world times from Patek continue to build in popularity, so does the case for this piece!

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

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