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Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5131G

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Reference 5131G is an 18k white gold automatic world time wristwatch dating to circa 2013, offered from the original owner. The 39.5 mm case features an engraved bezel reading 'Patek Philippe' and 'Genève'. Its dial combines a silvered outer city ring displaying 24 time zones in italic script with a central cloisonné enamel disk depicting Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Time is indicated with an openwork circular hour hand and lance minute hand against a 24-hour day/night ring. Powered by caliber 240 HU, the watch is fitted on a leather strap with an 18k white gold deployant buckle.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5131G world time wristwatch showing the cloisonné enamel map dial and engraved bezel
Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5131G world time wristwatch showing the cloisonné enamel map dial and engraved bezel — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · World time wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5131G
Catalogue / lot identifier
240
Source-reported date
circa 2013
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The Patek Philippe Reference 5131G is housed in an 18k white gold case measuring 39.5 mm in diameter. The bezel features the signature 'Patek Philippe' and the location 'Genève' engraved directly onto the metal surface.

A rectangular world time pusher is located on the case band at the 10 o'clock position. The timepiece is accompanied by an 18k white gold deployant buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold”
  • “CASE DIAMETER: 39.5mm”
  • “the signature Patek Philipp e and company location Genève are engraved on the bezel.”
  • “Rectangular world time pusher located on the case band at 10 o'clock”
  • “ACCESSORIES: 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant buckle”

Dial and Time Indication

The watch features a cloisonné enamel dial displaying a map of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Surrounding the enamel work is a silvered chapter ring with the names of 24 global cities printed in italic type.

Time is indicated by an openwork circular hour hand and a lance-style minute hand, supplemented by a 24-hour day/night ring.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: Silvered outer with enamel center displaying Europe and Africa”
  • “The present watch in white gold represents Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania”
  • “the names of the 24 cities are displayed in Italic type”
  • “Open circular hour hand and lance-style minute hand over a 24-hour day/night chapter ring”

Mechanical Specifications

The watch is powered by the Patek Philippe caliber 240 HU. The movement is reported to be in working order as of the time of cataloging, though it has not been tested for accuracy.

A service is recommended by the source due to the age of the timepiece.

Evidence for this section
  • “CALIBER: 240 HU”
  • “The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch.”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific movement and case serial numbers for this unit?
  • Has the watch undergone any authorized factory services since its original purchase?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5131G
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18k white gold“CASE MATERIAL: 18k white gold”
Case Diameter39.5mm“CASE DIAMETER: 39.5mm”
Caliber240 HU“CALIBER: 240 HU”
Movement TypeAutomatic“MOVEMENT: Automatic”
Circa2013“CIRCA: 2013”
DialSilvered outer with enamel center displaying Europe and Africa“DIAL: Silvered outer with enamel center displaying Europe and Africa”
ProvenanceProperty from the Original Owner“Provenance Property from the Original Owner”
Included AccessoriesPatek Philippe outer box, presentation box, leather wallet, certificate of origin, hang tag, retail box and sleeve“Patek Philippe outer box, presentation box, leather wallet, certificate of origin, hang tag, retail box and sleeve”

Visible details

  • Polished 18k white gold bezel engraved with 'PATEK PHILIPPE' at 12 o'clock and 'GENEVE' at 6 o'clock
  • Cloisonné enamel center depicting a world map with polychrome landmasses on a dark blue background
  • Open circular hour hand and lance-style minute hand over a 24-hour day/night chapter ring
  • Rectangular world time pusher located on the case band at 10 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not pictured in the provided photograph
  • Exact individual movement and case serial numbers are not disclosed in the source text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K WORLD TIME ENAMEL DIAL, REF. 5131G, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 2e415a76ae

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