Patek Philippe Reference 5131/P-001 | A platinum automatic world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and bracelet, Circa 2019 | 百達翡麗 型號 5131/P-001 鉑金自動上鏈世界時間腕錶，配掐絲琺瑯錶盤及鍊帶，製作年份約 2019

Patek Philippe

Reference 5131/P-001
A platinum automatic world time wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and bracelet, Circa 2019

百達翡麗 型號 5131/P-001
鉑金自動上鏈世界時間腕錶，配掐絲琺瑯錶盤及鍊帶，製作年份約 2019

Dial: silvered and cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of the North Pole
Caliber: cal. 240 HU automatic, 33 jewels
Movement number: 7'183'039
Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'277'885
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 39.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated November 23, 2019, Certificate of Authenticity, operating instructions book, and booklets

Condition Report:
Case: The case and bracelet are in overall very good condition with light signs of use throughout.

Dial: The dial is in excellent overall condition.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

Catalogue Note:
Patek Philippe launched the reference 5131 in 2008. First introduced in yellow gold, the Maison subsequently released a white gold version in 2009, pink gold in 2014 and platinum in 2017. The 5131 is considered both as an horological marvel as well as a work of art with its hand painted cloisonné enamel dial depicting four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Due to the laborious nature of the enameling process, Patek Philippe only produces a limited number of this reference every year, making this a highly sought-after watch among collectors. The reference was in fact already subject to a long waiting list at the time of production, as only a couple enamel artists produce less than 40 dials a year. Additionally, each dial is individually enameled by hand, resulting in no two dials being identical. As the perpetual calendar chronograph pieces, the World Time watches are iconic models from Patek Philippe. The manufacture has kept the essence of the early references such as the 1415 which was first introduced in 1939 and engineered by Louis Cottier. Coincidentally, the first 1415 with an enamel dial, also depicting a map, was made exactly 60 years before the 5131 was introduced. The present example is crafted from noble platinum and comes on a matching polished bracelet. The single diamond set in the case at 6 o'clock, a signature detail for all platinum Patek Philippe cases, is complemented by the brand and 'World Time' engravings to the bezel, a design cue only visible on the 5131

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The present example, delivered in 2019 is preserved in very good condition and is accompanied by all its original accessories.