Description
Best known for their Complication and Grand Complications watches Patek Philippe masters the “Haute Horlogerie” and are arguably the best in the industry.
Conceived to meet existential or professional requests, these breakthrough complications live on.
In the 1930s the first World Timer saw the light, a wristwatch indicating the time for 24 time zones on a single dial.
*First regulator ever from the legendary Swiss watchmaker, initially introduced in white gold as reference 5235G, now this timepiece is available in a rose gold case of 40.5mm which is surrounded by a two-tone graphite and ebony black vertical satin-finish.
The reference 5235/50R-001 has an external minute ring with white printed minutes are indicated by the central hand, the hours are displayed on a counter located at 12 o’clock. On both sides you can see through large windows the day & month.
The small seconds counter is displayed at 6 o’clock with the date window inside, This annual calendar is powered by an ultra-thin self-winding movement, the caliber 31-260 REG QA, visible through the sapphire case-back.
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.