Patek Philippe 5230P-001 is powered by the self-winding Caliber 240 HU, an ultra-thin micro-rotor movement designed to display all 24 global time zones simultaneously. Its 38.5 mm platinum case houses a hand-guilloché dial, surrounded by a rotating city ring and 24-hour disc that maintain synchronized time across regions. The movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour with an approximate power reserve of 48 hours, and is visible through a sapphire case back revealing Geneva striping, perlage, and finely finished components.

Designed for seamless international functionality, the 5230P-001 combines mechanical precision with artisanal craftsmanship. Its platinum construction, intricate dial work, and reliable world time mechanism position it as a highly refined instrument for collectors who require both technical accuracy and understated prestige.

Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5230P-001

Model: World Time
Reference: 5230P-001
Collection: Complications
Case Material: Platinum
Case Diameter: 38.5 mm
Case Thickness: 10.23 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Sapphire-crystal display back
Water Resistance: 30 m

Dial: Blue dial with a new hand-guilloché circular pattern at the center, applied gold hour markers, a 24-hour ring with day/night indication and an outer rotating city disc representing 24 time zones. The city and 24-hour discs rotate together for simultaneous reading of world time.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 240 HU
Movement Type: Self-winding mechanical
Movement Diameter: 27.5 mm
Movement Thickness: 3.88 mm
Components: 239
Bridges: 8
Jewels: 33
Power Reserve: Minimum 48 hours
Winding Rotor: 22K gold off-center mini-rotor
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Spiromax®
Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations/hour (3 Hz)
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal
Patents: CH 595 653 and CH 693 191.

Functions: Hours, minutes, World Time, and 24-hour/day-night indication for all 24 time zones. A pusher at 10 o’clock advances the World Time display by one-hour increments. Patek Philippe’s World Time mechanism allows the city and 24-hour discs to be corrected simultaneously.

Strap: Hand-stitched navy-blue calfskin
Clasp: Platinum fold-over clasp.

Alternative References & Configurations

The 5230 family evolved from Patek Philippe’s preceding World Time references and was produced in multiple precious-metal and dial configurations:

* 5230G-001 — 18K white gold; gray/charcoal guilloché configuration; Calibre 240 HU.
* 5230G-010 — 18K white gold; blue dial; New York-themed limited edition.
* 5230G-011 — 18K white gold; special Bogotá limited configuration.
* 5230G-014 — 18K white gold; charcoal-gray dial with updated city ring incorporating Beijing.
* 5230R-001 — 18K rose gold; gray guilloché dial.
* 5230R-012 — later rose-gold configuration with updated city ring.
* 5230P-001 — platinum; blue hand-guilloché dial and matching blue strap. Primary configuration.

Patek Philippe’s 2022 documentation specifically describes the 5230P-001 as the first 5230 configuration in platinum, pairing the platinum case with a blue dial and blue strap.

Reference distinction: The 5230P-001 is particularly distinguished by its platinum case, blue hand-guilloché dial and matching blue strap, while retaining the automatic Calibre 240 HU World Time architecture.