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Business man Giorgio Armani spotted wearing Patek Philippe

Giorgio Armani, the famous Italian designer and entrepreneur, is known not only for his impeccable fashion sense but also for his love for luxury timepieces. Armani's watch of choice is a rose gold Patek Philippe World Timer with a guilloched center dial, model Ref. 5110R-001.

Apart from its stunning aesthetics, the Patek Philippe World Timer is incredibly useful as it allows the wearer to quickly and simultaneously identify 24 different time zones around the world. The dial is made up of two rotating discs, with the outer disc identifying the city, and the inner disc denoting the respective time-zone. With this watch, one can keep track of multiple time zones without having to adjust the watch's time.

But did you know that the world-time mechanism dates back to the 1930s? It was invented by Genevèse watchmaker Louis Cottier, who later sold his patent to Patek Philippe. Since then, the brand has been producing world-class watches with the world-time mechanism, allowing watch enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy the convenience of keeping track of different time zones simultaneously.

Armani’s rose gold Patek Philippe World Timer is not only a fashion statement but also a timepiece of function and history. It represents the perfect combination of style, luxury, and technical innovation. While it is undoubtedly a pricey investment, the convenience and elegance it brings is hard to match. If you're a fan of luxury timepieces and looking for the best of both worlds, the Patek Philippe World Timer is a must-have watch in your collection.