Patek Philippe World-Time Dress Watch 605HU

Ref. 605 HUA rare and highly attractive open face world-time pocket watch with presentation box and original certificate of origin

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 1946 Reference No: 605 HU Movement No: 930'540 Case No: 642'702 Model Name: World-Time Dress Watch Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 17”170, 18 jewels Dimensions: 45mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With brown leather Patek Philippe presentation box, original certificate of origin dated 11 May 1948, Patek Philippe instructional sheet in French, with typed English translation. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1946 and its subsequent sale on May 11th, 1948By the late 1930’s travel was becoming more common and in 1937 Patek Philippe released the reference 605HU (Heures Universelles) which was designed by the genius watchmaker Louis Cottier. His mechanical design was easily set and read all from one dial. The watch featured a rotating 24-hour dial with an outer rotating ring with 42 world cities. The local time would be set at the 12 position, and the watch would display the correct time for the remaining cities. From 1946, the present watch is in excellent condition and is accompanied by its original presentation box and certificate of origin. It is one of approximately 46 examples, and the 20th to come to market. This is a very rare opportunity to own a modern marvel that is in a complete set.