Patek Philippe World Time Mecca Platinum Limited Edition - ref 5130P-015

Limited edition of 150 pieces

Year: 2011

Condition: Mint

Comes with box but no paper

Movement: Automatic

Case material: Platinum

Case size: 39.5 mm

Bracelet material: Black crocodile strap with a fold clasp

Dial: Silvered dial with green enamel center, chapter ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer ring with 24 world cities, Mecca in green font, home city indicated as London

The local time indicated by the hour and minute hands applies to the location on the city disk that is directly aligned with 12 o’clock.

This watch was designated for the Saudi Arabia market. The emerald green on the dial is special since green is considered the traditional color of Islam. It was used by Muhammad's tribe as the color of their flag. The Qu'ran describes the garments and cushions in paradise as made of green silk, and green is often used in mosques as well as coverings of the Qu-ran. In addition, green is also the color of Saudi Arabia's flag.

The Ref. 5130 is often chosen to have special city edition due to the nature/function of this model. On top of this 'Mecca' edition, there are examples such as 'Dubai' edition made for the Patek Philippe exclusive retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, and 'Shanghai' edition for the opening of Shanghai Patek Philipp center. However, none of these special edition watches carry the gorgeous dial color such as the Ref. 5130 'Mecca'.

It is a debut that was a delight for many people for many different reasons. Its mechanism for the permanent display of all 24 time zones and its truly convenient adjust-ability to any local time constitute a technical coup that will appeal to all who admire useful complications

All the world’s times on the wrist Cairo Paris Dubai MECCA Dhaka Karachi Hong Kong Bangkok Sydney Tokyo Auckland Noumea Hawaii Midway L. Angeles Anchorage Mexico Denver Caracas New York S. Georgia Rio London Azores