Patek Philippe World Time 5110P-001, Blue Dial

Opening Context
The World Time complication is one of Patek Philippe’s most enduring signatures, tracing its lineage back to the pioneering work of Louis Cottier in the 1930s. The reference 5110 represents a pivotal modern chapter in that history. Introduced at the turn of the millennium, it marked the return of the classic multi-city world time wristwatch in a contemporary, highly wearable form, setting the template for the references that followed.

Why This Reference Matters
The 5110P is especially respected for its clarity and balance. The blue guilloché dial adds depth and refinement, while the city ring and 24-hour day/night indicator are arranged with intuitive legibility. Unlike later, larger world time references, the 5110 retains a restrained 37mm case, preserving the elegance that defined earlier Patek world timers. Inside, the automatic calibre 240 HU, with its micro-rotor construction, allows the case to remain slim while delivering reliable performance. In platinum, this reference carries quiet authority without visual excess.

On the Wrist
At 37mm, the 5110P wears with classical proportion. The platinum case provides reassuring weight, balanced by the slim profile and gently curved lugs. On the wrist, the watch feels composed and refined rather than overtly complicated. The blue dial shifts subtly with the light, drawing the eye without dominating it, making this a world time that feels equally at home under a cuff or worn casually.

Condition & Transparency
This example features a platinum case with a blue guilloché world time dial, fitted to a blue leather strap and secured by a platinum folding clasp. It is powered by the automatic calibre 240 HU with an approximate 48-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters. Any information regarding service history, box, or papers is disclosed clearly based on confirmed details, with no assumptions made where information is unavailable.

Why It Belongs in a Collection
The World Time 5110P appeals to collectors who value travel complications expressed with restraint. It complements perpetual calendars and chronographs by offering real-world utility paired with historical significance. Within a broader collection, it represents a cornerstone Patek Philippe complication in one of its most wearable and thoughtfully proportioned forms.

Closing
The Patek Philippe World Time 5110P-001 captures the essence of the complication at its most elegant and approachable. For collectors drawn to heritage, proportion, and watches designed to be lived with rather than displayed, this reference remains one of the most satisfying modern expressions of Patek Philippe’s world time legacy.

Specifications

• Case Size: 37 mm
  
• Case Material: Platinum
  
• Dial: Blue Guilloché Dial with World Time City Ring & 24-Hour Day/Night Indicator
  
• Strap: Blue Leather Strap with Platinum Folding Clasp
  
• Power Reserve: Approx. 48 Hours
  
• Water Resistance: 30 m
  
• Movement: Automatic (Calibre 240 HU)

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