Patek Philippe Reference 605 HU (1948)

Case is 44.5mm diameter, 18k yellow gold, snap on case back. Dial is cloisonné enamel depicting the map of Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Movement is mechanical, cal. 17”’170 HU, 18 jewels, with world time, numbered 930’874. With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1948 and its subsequent sale on February 24th, 1954. Remark: Historically important and possibly unique, case numbered 654’941, made in 1948. Estimate HKD 10,000,000 – HKD 20,000,000. Sold for HKD 8,960,000 at Sothebys Auction April 2026 Hong Kong.