Patek Philippe
Travel Time 'Gübelin 150th Anniversary', Reference 5134G-010 | A limited edition white gold dual time zone wristwatch with 24-hour indication | Made in 2003
Auction Closed
November 10, 10:19 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: two-tone blue
Calibre: cal. 215 manual winding, 18 jewels
Movement number: 3'087'408
Case: 18k white gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back with 'Gübelin 1854 - 2004' inscription
Case number: 4'254'996
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, two Extracts from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 8, 2004, instruction manual, travel pouch and presentation case with outer packaging
Christie's, Geneva, November 2010, Lot 165
Perhaps most famous for inventing the mechanism behind Patek Philippe’s “World Time” watches, Louis Cottier then went on to create the now wildly popular “Travel Time” complication after stripping down the iconic “World Time” design for simplicity, eventually resulting in a dual-time zone caliber with pusher-controlled jump hours as seen in the present reference 5134.
Patek Philippe prides themselves on their established and trusted network of retailers and is known to create commemorative pieces for special occasions. The present watch was introduced as part of a limited edition of 180 pieces, of which only 45 were cased in the present white gold, made for the 150th anniversary of one of the brand’s landmark retailers, Gubelin, in 2004. The Gubelin name is proudly and prominently featured on the dial, parallel to Patek Philippe’s own signature, a testament to the relationship shared between the brands.
Presented here in very attractive condition, only around 10 of the original 45 are believed to have surfaced, making this an excellent opportunity to own a highly collectible wristwatch imbued with the history of two of the industry’s biggest names.