Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold openface keyless lever World Time watch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, MOVEMENT NO. 930'544, CASE NO. 642'707, REF. 605, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold openface keyless lever World Time watch
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, retailed by Gübelin, movement no. 930'544, case no. 642'707, ref. 605, manufactured in 1946
Cal. 17'''170, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the pink brushed dial with applied Roman and dot numerals to the centre, outer ring with black enamel names of 42 world locations, all centred by a revolving black and silvered ring calibrated for the Arabic diurnal and nocturnal 24 hours, in circular plain case with coin-edged bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
45 mm. diam.

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Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1946 and its subsequent sale on 18 May 1948.

To the best of our knowledge, it is one of only five examples of this reference in pink gold with metal dial known to this day.

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