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Business man Gianni Agnelli spotted wearing Patek Philippe

L’Avvocato Gianni Angelli, a renowned Italian industrialist and car racing team owner, was often seen wearing an extremely rare Patek Philippe World Time watch. The watch was originally thought to be a yellow gold model, but upon closer inspection, it was discovered to be the even rarer pink gold version with reference 1415HU.

The Patek Philippe World Time was a revolutionary timepiece that took the invention of Louis Cottier and miniaturized it into a wristwatch. It was introduced just two years after the launch of Patek Philippe's first world time pocket watch. The majority of these watches were made in yellow gold, with a small portion crafted in rose gold, and only one platinum exemplar is known to exist.

Until 1948, the reference 1415HU was only available with the classic metal dial, either silvered or exclusively rose. However, during the very last years of production, an exceedingly small series was fitted with a cloisonné enamel dial, making them even rarer and highly coveted by collectors around the world.

L'Avvocato Gianni Angelli's pink gold Patek Philippe World Time watch with a metal dial is a true treasure, and the fact that it was once thought to be the more common yellow gold model only adds to its allure. The watch's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after item among watch collectors, and a true symbol of Patek Philippe's innovation and expertise in watchmaking.