Review Of The Patek Philippe 5330G World Time

April 09, 2024

After introducing the limited-edition World Time 5330G at last year's Tokyo Grand Exhibition, Patek Philippe is bringing the reference to general production with a blue-grey dial. The 5330G features Patek's caliber 240 HU C, a movement that adds a local date to the world time complication.? Patek may not have invented the world timer, but it's become associated with the brand over the years. The 5330G has a polished white gold case measuring 40x11.57mm C?it's a bit of vintage-inspired case with stepped lugs. The dial is a blue-grey opaline with a carbon pattern. The date is indicated with a glass pointer tipped in red.?Inside is the Patek caliber 240 HU C, the movement Patek introduced in the limited edition 5330G for last year's Tokyo Exhibition. It's a world time with 24-hour day/night indication for each time zone, but it's most notable for being the first world time that times a date to the local (12-hour) time of the movement.?The 5330G has a retail of $76,594.? What We Think Patek's introduced a bevy of world and travel times this year, but the 5330G should grab attention as a legitimate, new reference to Patek's general catalog. It was introduced in a limited edition of 300 for the Japanese market around the Grand Exhibition in 2023, so it's not an unexpected introduction. The 5330G looks well executed, taking dial inspiration from the 6007G. The denim-style strap also dresses down the world time to make it fit for a Canadian. The Basics Brand: Patek PhilippeModel: World TimeReference Number: 5330G-001Diameter: 40mmThickness: 11.57mmCase Material: White goldDial Color: Opaline blue with carbon patternIndexes: White gold applied markersLume: White luminscentWater Resistance: 30 metersStrap/Bracelet: Calfskin, hand-stitched, denim pattern, blue-gray with gold fold-over clasp The Movement Caliber: Patek caliber 240 HU CFunctions: World time with local date; day/night indication for all 24-hour time zonesDiameter: 30.5mmPower Reserve: 38-48 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 3 HertzAdditional Details: First world time caliber with a date indexed to local time Pricing & Availability Price: $76,594For more, see the Patek Philippe 5330G site.