Patek Philippe World Time 5230P-001

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe “World Time”, Ref. 5230P-001 No. 7496476/6549030 Sold on December 30th, 2022 A platinum automatic wristwatch with world time indication Case: round, transparent case back, push-button on the edge, signed Dial: dark blue with guilloché in the center, double 24 hours indication in Arabic numerals, outer ring with capitals of the world, signed Movement: automatic, micro-rotor, caliber 240 HU, stamped with PP seal, 33 jewels, adjusted to heat, cold and six positions, signed Buckle/Clasp: platinum deployant clasp, signed Dimensions: 38,5 mm Weight: 114,5 g Accessories: certificate of origin dated December 30th, 2022, presentation box and outer packaging, Patek Philippe leather cardholder including leaflet for world time caliber 240 HU and product literature, VIP pass for the Patek Philippe museum, copy of original invoice from les ateliers du temps SA World Time Mechanism: The 240 HU caliber features an ingenious world time system where the outer ring displays 24 city names representing global time zones. The inner 24-hour disc rotates once daily, allowing instant reading of time in any selected city. The day/night indicator uses contrasting colors to distinguish AM/PM periods across time zones. Platinum Case Excellence: The 5230P-001’s platinum construction demonstrates Patek Philippe’s mastery of precious metal working. The stepped bezel creates visual depth while maintaining the case’s elegant proportions. Platinum’s density provides substantial wrist presence while its natural white color complements the sophisticated dial design. Dial Architecture: The guilloché center dial features hand-engraved patterns that create subtle light play. The world time rings are precisely calibrated, with the city disc and 24-hour indicator operating in perfect synchronization through the movement’s gear train. Collector Significance: Platinum world time pieces from Patek Philippe represent exceptional rarity within the manufacture’s production. The combination of useful complication, precious metal case, and limited availability creates strong collector appeal.