Description

The present reference is the Patek Philippe World Time ref. 5230P-010 Shanghai Edition, produced as a strictly limited edition of only 25 pieces to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Patek Philippe Maison Shanghai (2012–2022).

Housed in a 38.5 mm platinum case, the watch features the collection’s classic winglet-style lugs and a pusher at 10 o’clock for advancing the local time and city ring in one-hour increments. A discreet Top Wesselton diamond is set between the lugs at 6 o’clock, denoting its precious platinum construction.

The dial is rendered in a dramatic red and black palette, lending a striking, celebratory character to the manufacture’s iconic world-time display. The centre dial showcases a vivid red guilloché motif, framed by a 24-hour day/night ring and an outer chapter ring featuring 24 world cities, with Shanghai prominently highlighted to anchor its commemorative significance.

Visible through the exhibition caseback is the manufacture ultra-thin automatic Calibre 240 HU, wound by an off-centre 22k gold micro-rotor. The sapphire crystal display back is printed with the commemorative inscription “10 Years 2012–2022 Patek Philippe Maison Shanghai”, marking the milestone occasion.

Fitted with an alligator leather strap secured by a platinum fold-over clasp, this ref. 5230P-010 stands as an exceptionally rare, historically focused edition within Patek Philippe’s celebrated lineage of Heures Universelles.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.