In the past I didn´t buy a world timer from PP for only one reason, the feeling of the pusher when changing the time zone. Still think it is not perfect, but sometimes we have to life with a “flaw” to get something outstanding and beautiful to us. Once there was a very famous top model with a mole in her face, which in general is a no go for any model. No one cared in her case and it became her distinctive mark. In some cases of outstanding beauty, things get different and there is only love – or something sentimental like this.
Some expected to see once more a world map on that piece – not me. As I said above, it is an outstanding piece of beauty and crafts – nothing more, nothing less. As an owner of the other contemporary world timers with enamel world map I think it is also nice to see something totally different – for several reasons.
Same here, no sapphire back to show the movement. Instead you get the commemorative engraving.
The case doesn´t offer any surprise to those familiar with 5110 or 5130 and I like it like that.
Also the 175th buckle is already known here.
On the wrist it felt just perfect …
… and I had to be very brave to give it back. Over the years I had the pleasure to try/wear lots of very different watches on my wrist, but in some rare cases it is almost painful to take it off and to give it back.
Same as with the ladies version, twenty pieces “only”.
For most people any Patek is a real luxury good (more or less), but to me those kinds of pieces shown here are different. They represent something outstanding in the time of globalized luxury goods. It is impossible to produce them in significant numbers, because of rare-handcrafts on top and this is probably close to the ultimate luxury you can ask for today.
Can you still remember the piece unique above and the achieved price at an auction? Compared to this twenty + twenty people should be very happy and if some of them are reading here I would like to ask them a favor. Please think about if you would like to donate some money for a good cause and you will get something even more valuable in the same spirit as the piece unique mentioned above.
Final conclusion :
Just love them both and I think a must-have for the lucky ones.
Best,
Oliver