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Patek Philippe World Time

A signature travel complication displaying multiple global time zones simultaneously.

Launch1930s lineage
Reference5230 / reference dependent
TypeWorld-time complication
CaseReference dependent
Market Pricing · July 2026

Price guide.

Retail / MSRP€45 000–€80 000
New market€38 700–€80 000
Used market€35 000–€70 000
Market trendStable / selective
Investment score9/10
Value for money5/10

What affects value

Exact reference, case material, dial variant, size, movement generation, condition, service history, full set and whether components are original or service replacements.

Indicative European market ranges in EUR. Exact value depends on reference, configuration, condition, originality, service history, completeness and current demand. This is editorial guidance, not a purchase offer or investment advice.

Model story.

Patek Philippe world-time watches combine city rings, rotating discs and often elaborate centre dials.

Movement

Automatic world-time manufacture calibre

Water resistance

Reference dependent

Production status

Current and historic references

Collector note

Dial execution and city-ring generation affect collectability.

Buyer guide.

Test all functions and verify dial, case, movement, service and provenance.

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