Patek Philippe World Time, Reference 5131
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2019
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeAccording to Sotheby's, this Patek Philippe Reference 5131 is an automatic world time wristwatch in platinum, dating to circa 2019. The dial features a polychrome cloisonné enamel map depicting the Arctic Circle, encircled by a 24-hour day and night indication and an outer ring of 24 reference cities.
The 40 mm platinum case has a screw-down sapphire crystal display back and is fitted with a platinum multi-link bracelet with a double folding clasp. It is powered by the 33-jewel caliber 240 HU automatic movement, number 7'153'975. The watch is signed on the case, dial, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Cloisonné enamel dial depicting the map of the arctic circle
- Type
- GMT & world-time watch
- Calibre
- cal. 240 HU automatic, 33 jewels
- Reference
- 5131
- Dimensions
- 40 mm diameter
- Case Number
- 6’277’914
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 7’153’975
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Cloisonné enamel central dial displaying an Arctic polar projection with landmasses rendered in green, yellow, and brown tones. • Concentric 24-hour day/night ring framed by an outer white chapter ring listing world cities. • Integrated platinum multi-link bracelet attached to curved lugs. • Single pusher integrated on the left case flank near 10 o'clock. • Bezel engraved with 'PATEK PHILIPPE' at 12 o'clock and 'GENEVE' at 6 o'clock.
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch features a 40 mm platinum case with a screw-down sapphire crystal display back, as catalogued by Sotheby's. Visible examination of the front reveals bezel engravings stating "PATEK PHILIPPE" at 12 o'clock and "GENEVE" at 6 o'clock, alongside a single pusher situated on the left flank near 10 o'clock. A platinum multi-link bracelet is fitted to curved lugs and secures with a double folding clasp. Sotheby's records the bracelet circumference as approximately 190 mm.
- Dial Composition and World Time Display
- The central dial is made of cloisonné enamel depicting a map of the Arctic Circle, featuring an Arctic polar projection with landmasses rendered in green, yellow, and brown tones. The auction house commentary notes that each dial is hand-enameled. Surrounding the enamel center is a concentric 24-hour day and night indication ring, which is framed externally by a white chapter ring listing world reference cities.
- Reported Movement and Documented Accessories
- According to the lot details, the watch is powered by the 33-jewel automatic caliber 240 HU, catalogued with movement number 7’153’975 and case number 6’277’914. The case, dial, and movement are reported as signed, though the movement itself is not visible in the provided primary photograph. Sotheby's lists the lot as accompanied by a Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts Certificate of Authenticity, an instruction manual, and a presentation box, dating the watch to circa 2019.
Identification
- Reference
- 5131
- Serial number
- 7'153'975
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and case back are not visible in the provided primary photograph.
- Research required: Source disclaims testing the movement for accuracy and notes individual parts may have been replaced during past servicing.