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<p><em>Discover the enduring brilliance of the Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5330G-001, which merges innovation, design and travel-friendly functionality</em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-107279" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45824_77486_0.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p>
<p>When Patek Philippe unveiled the World Time Ref. 5330G-001 at their grand exhibition in Tokyo during June 2023, it marked a defining moment for the esteemed Swiss manufacture. A year later, this stunning debut continues to captivate horology enthusiasts, standing as a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of innovation and refinement. This milestone timepiece, which seamlessly combines technical ingenuity with timeless aesthetics, deserves another look for its groundbreaking contributions to the World Time lineage.</p>
<p>The World Time complication, one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic creations, dates back to the 1930s. Designed during the era of pioneering transatlantic flights, it was born from a collaboration with Genevan master watchmaker Louis Cottier. Over the decades, the design has evolved to offer simultaneous readings of all 24 time zones, achieved through the harmonious interplay of a city disk and a 24-hour disk. At the same time, the local time is displayed prominently at the 12 o’clock position. Through the years, this model has gained legendary status, recognized not only for its mechanical brilliance but also for its vibrant and intricate dials, which often feature hand-crafted motifs like Grand Feu cloisonné enamel or delicate <em>guilloché</em> patterns.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-107280" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0-200x300.jpg 200w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_PRESS_77100_0.jpg 1067w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></p>
<p>In 2024, Patek Philippe elevated the World Time once again with the introduction of Ref. 5330G-001, marking the first time the complication was paired with a date display. While a date feature may appear straightforward, achieving its integration posed an exceptional technical challenge. Most world-time watches with a date mechanism require manual adjustment of the date when crossing time zones. But in the case of Ref. 5330G-001, Patek Philippe’s engineers accomplished the extraordinary: they coupled the date display with local time, ensuring that the date automatically adjusts with any time zone change. This innovation underscores the brand’s commitment to enhancing the user experience while maintaining the highest standards of mechanical complexity.</p>
<p>At the heart of this achievement lies the caliber 240 HU C movement, an evolution of the ultra-thin caliber 240 HU, which has been the cornerstone of Patek Philippe’s World Time models since 2000. The new movement incorporates a patented central differential system, comprising two concentric star-shaped gear wheels. These elements control the date hand’s movements, whether advancing forward or moving backward, such as when crossing the International Date Line. Despite the intricacies of this additional mechanism, the engineers managed to increase the thickness of the movement by a mere 0.7 millimeters, preserving the elegant proportions of the 40mm white-gold case.</p>
<figure id="attachment_107281" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-107281" style="width: 750px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-107281" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-46014_77495_0.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-107281" class="wp-caption-text">Patek Philippe, 5330G_001_DET</figcaption></figure>
<p>Aesthetically, Ref. 5330G-001 dazzles with its modern yet sophisticated design. The blue-gray opaline dial, accented with a carbon-patterned center, is a study in depth and texture. Surrounding this is a silvery beveled flange, marked with a transfer-printed scale for the date. Patek Philippe’s innovative use of a transparent center hand with a red hammer-shaped tip ensures the date display does not interfere with the legibility of other elements. The interplay of functional clarity and artistic expression extends to the 24-hour disk, which delineates day and night zones with gilt sun and moon symbols, further emphasizing the watch’s practicality for globetrotters.</p>
<p>The polished white-gold case amplifies the luxurious feel of the timepiece, its curved two-tier fluted lugs offering a subtle nod to classic design codes. Through the sapphire-crystal case back, owners can admire the intricacies of the caliber 240 HU C movement, with its meticulously hand-finished components that reflect the brand’s unparalleled craftsmanship.</p>
<p>Since the turn of the millennium, Patek Philippe has continually expanded the horizons of its World Time collection. In 1999, the manufacture patented a mechanism allowing for seamless time zone adjustments via a single push-piece, introduced with Ref. 5110. Later, the complication was integrated with a chronograph in Ref. 5930 and even a minute repeater in Ref. 5531. Each iteration not only advanced the functionality of the World Time but also reinforced its standing as a marvel of watchmaking.</p>
<figure id="attachment_107282" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-107282" style="width: 750px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-107282" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-768x512.jpg 768w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PP_5330G_001_DET-45898_77494_0.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-107282" class="wp-caption-text">Patek Philippe, 5330G_001_DET</figcaption></figure>
<p>Ref. 5330G-001 is no exception. By combining the legacy of the World Time with a practical and intuitive date function, it represents the best of Patek Philippe’s philosophy: a marriage of innovation and tradition. It is as much a travel companion as it is a collectible piece of <em>haute horlogerie</em>.</p>
<p>The finishing touches further enhance the watch’s appeal. Its calfskin strap, embossed with a denim motif and secured by a white-gold fold-over clasp, complements the blue-gray tones of the dial. This cohesive design language ensures that the Ref. 5330G-001 is as versatile as it is distinctive, suitable for both formal and casual settings.</p>
<p>Looking back, it’s clear that the Ref. 5330G-001 was a triumph for Patek Philippe in 2024. It redefined expectations for what a World Time watch could be, demonstrating the manufacture’s ability to innovate while staying true to its roots. For collectors and connoisseurs, this timepiece remains a symbol of Patek Philippe’s enduring commitment to artistry and engineering excellence.</p>
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