Consigned by an important private collector, this 1940s-yellow gold watch is a superb example of one of the most famous and significant watchmaking inventions of the 20th century, Louis Cottier’s world time system.
Reference 605 HU From 1939 to 1964 Louis Cottier and Patek Philippe produced a total of 95 pieces, for a total production of 68 watches in yellow gold and 27 in pink gold. Reference 605 was available with a plain metal dial or a unique cloisonné enamel dial. The latter could depict individual continents, hemispheres or even the entire planet.
Heure Universelle & Louis Cottier The world time or “Heure Universelle” mechanism was invented in 1931 by the celebrated Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier (1894-1966). The technology was incorporated into watches by several of Switzerland's leading watch firms, including Patek Philippe (ref. 605, 1415, 2523), Vacheron & Constantin (ref. 3372), Agassiz and Rolex (ref. 4262). Cottier further improved the system in 1953 with the ability to adjust the city disk via a secondary crown, this allowed Patek Philippe to eventually patent a system in 1958 where the hour hand could be moved without affecting the regular progression of the minute hand.
A reference 605 HU in pink gold is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume II, p. 339, Inv. P-207.
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working, however, a service is recommended. Dial: Nice, original and set with the name of 42 cities. The inner circle with a very light scratch at 4 o’clock (only visible with a loop). The minute hand with surface wear. The revolving ring with a light scratch on the 16 Case: Very good overall condition with light surface wear on the case back. The gold mark on the inside rim is very crisp and the milling to the bezel is nice and intact. Overall condition: Very good 1.All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue.
預計金額計算機
拍品 122拍賣 19652
MOVEMENT NO. 930'834, CASE NO. 654'933PATEK PHILIPPE, GOLD HEURES UNIVERSELLES, REF. 605HU估價: USD 50,000 - 80,000