Patek Philippe 5330G: World time meets everyday practicality with style
A world time watch that can do more than just look good?
Welcome to the Patek Philippe 5330G, a watch that packs wanderlust into a 40-mm case and effortlessly fits under any cuff.
World time for everyday use: what makes the 5330G so special?
When Patek Philippe introduces a new World Time, the watch world listens.
But the reference 5330G is more than just another chapter in the long history of Geneva complication art; it is almost a small upgrade for frequent travelers (and all those who dream of it).
The watch was first presented in 2023 as a limited edition at the Watch Art Exhibition in Tokyo: 300 pieces, exclusive to the Japanese market, with a striking violet dial that caused a sensation.
One year later, Patek Philippe launched a worldwide available version, this time with an elegant blue-gray dial and a particularly refined detail:
A carbon-like pattern in the center that perfectly harmonizes with the denim-look strap.
The result?
A modern touch without losing the brand's classic DNA.
Subtle, elegant, clever: what's inside?
At first glance, the 5330G appears like a classic dress watch.
But on closer inspection, it reveals itself as a technically clever multitasker:
• World time display with 24 cities
• GMT function for a second time zone
• Date with integrated day/night indicator, readable via an almost floating hand with a red tip
• Quick adjustment of local time via the pusher at 10 o'clock
And all this in a case only 11.5 mm thick made of white gold, with a diameter of 40 mm.
Watchmaking art in the smallest space, suitable for everyday use, but with that certain something.
The dial: more than just beautiful
The attention to detail is especially evident in the dial. At first it appears classic, but then a visual adventure begins:
• Opaline blue-gray dial with structured carbon look
• Applied white gold indices, precisely crafted and perfectly proportioned
• A 24-hour scale for day and night
• Outer ring with the 24 world cities completing the typical World-Time layout
A real highlight: The semi-transparent date hand with a red tip: subtle but technically sophisticated.
The movement: Caliber 240 HU
Inside works the proven Caliber 240 HU, an ultra-thin automatic movement appreciated by connoisseurs:
• Micro-rotor made of 22-carat gold, artistically guilloché
• Around 48 hours power reserve
• 306 individual parts, masterfully crafted
• Sapphire crystal case back, allowing insights into the fine mechanics
Wearing comfort & everyday suitability
Despite its complexity, the 5330G wears like a classic dress watch.
Ensuring this:
• The slim height of 11.5 mm, ideal under shirt cuffs
• A smooth case made of polished white gold
• A comfortably wearable calfskin leather strap with a denim texture, which looks modern without being trendy.
The whole is rounded off by a folding clasp made of 18-carat white gold, combining security and comfort.
Who is the Patek Philippe 5330G made for?
This watch is aimed at:
• Stylish globetrotters seeking a functional complication
• Collectors who appreciate modern technology in a classic case
• Lovers of elegant understatement who don’t need to show off sophistication
With its timeless design, thoughtful functionality, and compact format, the 5330G fits almost any wrist and nearly every occasion.
Technical data at a glance
Reference: 5330G
Case material: 18-carat white gold
Diameter: approx. 40 mm
Height: approx. 11.5 mm
Dial: Blue-gray, opaline with carbon structure
Functions: World Time, GMT, date with day/night indicator
Movement: Caliber 240 HU, automatic
Power reserve: approx. 48 hours
Case back: Sapphire crystal, micro-rotor in 22-carat gold
Strap: Calf leather with denim pattern
Clasp: Folding clasp in 18-carat white gold
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