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Lot Essay
Patek Philippe 5131 with -014 Dial
Dubbed the “Putin Patek”, this late series reference 5131 represents the most recent evolution of the 5131 and the dial layout represents some significant recent geo-political shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law October 6, 2014 at 02:00 the new time standard effectively making Moscow one hour closer to Europe and adding an extra time zone to Russia. Abolishing daylight savings time, Putin’s decision put Russia into a ‘permanent winter’ in respect to time zones. Effectively, this law also made all Patek Philippe 5131 examples made up until 2014 obsolete in terms of time zone accuracy. Patek Philippe quietly and quickly updated the 5131 dials from the old (-010 dial code) to the new (-014) dial code. The main differences between the dials being Dubai replaced by Moscow, Moscow replaced with Riyadh, and Caracas replaced by La Paz. For an example of the previously offered -010 dial city ring, please see the previously offered lot.
The yellow gold version of reference 5131 was launched in 2008, followed by white gold in 2009 and pink gold in 2014. The dial of the present yellow gold example represents the Americas, Europe and Africa, the white gold version shows Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, the dial of the pink gold version shows Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Reference 5131 is the successor of reference 5130 and shows three notable differences: use of a distinguishable cloissonné enamel dial, the names of the 24 cities are displayed in Italic type, and the signature Patek Philippe and company location Genève are engraved on the bezel. Only two or three enamellists are able to produce these rare dials for Patek Philippe.
Reference 5131 is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic caliber 240 HU (HU for "Heure Universelle". It features a 22k gold micro-rotor recessed in the back plate.
A modern world time wristwatch, the mechanism dates back to the 1930s when talented Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier devised it and offered his invention to Patek Philippe. Cottier's ingenuity resulted in the company's now classic references 1415 HU, 605 HU, and 2523 HU.
The presently offered watch is unworn and purchased from Tiffany & Co. in March of 2015. Furthermore it is believed to be one of the last 5131 examples in yellow gold ever to be delivered. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.
Dubbed the “Putin Patek”, this late series reference 5131 represents the most recent evolution of the 5131 and the dial layout represents some significant recent geo-political shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law October 6, 2014 at 02:00 the new time standard effectively making Moscow one hour closer to Europe and adding an extra time zone to Russia. Abolishing daylight savings time, Putin’s decision put Russia into a ‘permanent winter’ in respect to time zones. Effectively, this law also made all Patek Philippe 5131 examples made up until 2014 obsolete in terms of time zone accuracy. Patek Philippe quietly and quickly updated the 5131 dials from the old (-010 dial code) to the new (-014) dial code. The main differences between the dials being Dubai replaced by Moscow, Moscow replaced with Riyadh, and Caracas replaced by La Paz. For an example of the previously offered -010 dial city ring, please see the previously offered lot.
The yellow gold version of reference 5131 was launched in 2008, followed by white gold in 2009 and pink gold in 2014. The dial of the present yellow gold example represents the Americas, Europe and Africa, the white gold version shows Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, the dial of the pink gold version shows Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Reference 5131 is the successor of reference 5130 and shows three notable differences: use of a distinguishable cloissonné enamel dial, the names of the 24 cities are displayed in Italic type, and the signature Patek Philippe and company location Genève are engraved on the bezel. Only two or three enamellists are able to produce these rare dials for Patek Philippe.
Reference 5131 is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic caliber 240 HU (HU for "Heure Universelle". It features a 22k gold micro-rotor recessed in the back plate.
A modern world time wristwatch, the mechanism dates back to the 1930s when talented Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier devised it and offered his invention to Patek Philippe. Cottier's ingenuity resulted in the company's now classic references 1415 HU, 605 HU, and 2523 HU.
The presently offered watch is unworn and purchased from Tiffany & Co. in March of 2015. Furthermore it is believed to be one of the last 5131 examples in yellow gold ever to be delivered. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge the present watch has never before been offered in public.