Name: Complications World Time
Brand: Patek Philippe
SKU: 5042709
Price: 47950 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is a world time watch and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

A world time watch displays the current time in every major time zone simultaneously. It uses a rotating disc engraved with 24 city names — each representing a time zone — paired with a 24-hour ring. By reading the city aligned with the hour hand, the wearer instantly knows the local time anywhere in the world without manual calculations.

Question 2

How is a world time complication different from a GMT watch?

Accepted Answer

A GMT or dual-time watch tracks one additional time zone alongside local time. A world time complication tracks all 24 zones simultaneously. World time watches are significantly more complex to manufacture and are generally rarer and more collectible than GMT references.

Question 3

Are the World Time watches on this page pre-owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All watches listed are pre-owned and have been individually inspected and authenticated by The 1916 Company’s in-house watchmakers before being offered for sale.

Question 4

Which brands make the best world time watches?

Accepted Answer

The most celebrated world time watches come from A. Lange & Söhne (Lange 1 Time Zone), Vacheron Constantin (Overseas World Time, Patrimony World Time), and Jaeger-LeCoultre (Master Geographic). Patek Philippe’s ref. 5130 and 5230 are also highly regarded collector benchmarks.

Question 5

What warranty comes with a pre-owned World Time watch from The 1916 Company?

Accepted Answer

Every watch is backed by a two-year global warranty, regardless of age or brand. The warranty covers mechanical defects and is honored at our service centers globally.

Question 6

Can I request a specific world time reference that isn’t currently listed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our concierge team actively sources watches on behalf of clients. If you’re looking for a specific reference, dial color, or metal, contact us and we’ll search our network on your behalf.

Pre-Owned World Time Watches