Patek Philippe Complications 5231G-001 World Time - Rare Handcrafts

The Patek Philippe 5231G-001 World Time is a masterful fusion of artistic craftsmanship and horological innovation. Its 38.5 mm white gold case, measuring about 10.23 mm thick and water-resistant to 30 m, houses a hand-fired Grand Feu cloisonné enamel dial that depicts Southeast Asia and Oceania, complete with four gold splangles. A city disc and a 24-hour disc with day/night indication enable world time display across all 24 time zones. White gold circle-shaped hour and lozenge-shaped minute hands point to local time against an elegant outer ring of cities, offering both visual splendour and intuitive global timekeeping.

Powering this globe-trotting timepiece is the ultra-thin self-winding calibre 240 HU. With only 239 components and 33 jewels, it features a 22K gold off-centre mini-rotor, runs at 3 Hz, and delivers a minimum of 48 hours of power reserve. The movement includes a Pulsomax-validated Gyromax balance and Spiromax balance spring, all bearing the Patek Philippe Seal. The sapphire-crystal caseback reveals the finely finished calibre, while a matte navy blue hand-stitched alligator strap with square scales and a white gold fold-over clasp completes the elegant ensemble.