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.
The Patek Philippe 5935A-001 World Time Chronograph Flyback is a beacon of luxury watchmaking, expertly weaving intricate features with a timeless design ethos. Originating from the esteemed Swiss watchmaker, Patek Philippe, this horological marvel stands testament to the brand’s renowned lineage of creating timepieces that resonate both with mechanical brilliance and artistic allure.
Nestled within its elegantly crafted 41mm steel case, with a height of 12.75 mm, the watch unveils a myriad of sophisticated mechanisms. The dial, an opulent canvas of rose-gilt opaline with a distinctive “carbon” motif, offers a captivating visual experience. This stunning backdrop is enhanced by charcoal gray gold applied hour markers, which have been treated with a luminescent coating, ensuring the time can be read effortlessly even in dimly lit conditions. The dial’s periphery boasts an outermost ring that enumerates 24 city names, each representing key global time zones. Complementing this, an inner ring, alternating in hues of blue and white, mirrors the ebb and flow of the day-night cycle across these locales.
A striking hallmark of this timepiece is its dual capability: a world time complication that melds seamlessly with a flyback chronograph. This permits the chronograph to be reset and reinitiated in a fluid motion, a feature revered by watch enthusiasts. The heart of the 5935A-001 is the self-winding caliber CH 28-520 HU movement, celebrated for its impeccable precision and resilience.
Visually, the watch is a masterpiece. Its sapphire crystal case back provides an intimate window into its internal intricacies, inviting those with an appreciation for watch mechanics to behold its inner workings. Designed for longevity, it boasts a water resistance of up to 30 meters. Finally, a hand-stitched alligator leather strap gracefully wraps around the wrist, epitomizing elegance whilst ensuring comfort.
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.