Released in 2006, the Patek Philippe World Time ref. 5130 replaced the previous ref. 5110 with some subtle updates. Considered by many collectors to be one of the most beloved and practical timepieces, the Patek Philippe World Time was launched in various metals, including yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum.Most of the aesthetics remain similar to that of the previous model, the new ref. 5130 features a 39.5 mm diameter case to meet contemporary demand for larger wristwatches. In addition, the main dial features an elegant guilloché texture with the iconic ring-shaped hour hand, this feature pays homage to historically important Patek Philippe World Time timepieces of the 1930s, such as ref. 605 HU.