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Lot 2366 · Important Watches

Reference 605 HU | A historically important and possibly unique yellow gold world time openface keyless lever watch with cloisonné enamel dial featuring ancient continents, Made in 1948

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Estimate
HK$10,000,000–HK$20,000,000 hammer ≈ $1,276,331–$2,552,663
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Important Watches · 24 April 2026
Record ID
TB-2026-5369910
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe, Reference 605 HU | A historically important and possibly unique yellow gold world time openface keyless lever watch with cloisonné enamel dial featuring ancient continents, Made in 1948. Sotheby's, 24 Apr 2026, lot 2366. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5369910.

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Patek Philippe, Reference 605 HU | A historically important and possibly unique yellow gold world time openface keyless lever watch with cloisonné enamel dial featuring ancient continents, Made in 1948. Sotheby's, 24 Apr 2026, lot 2366. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5369910.

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From the same sale Important Watches · Apr 2026

LotArtistEstimateResult
A slim yellow gold open-faced keyless lever dress watch, Circa 1913 Cartier New York HK$32,000–HK$48,000
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An extremely rare and slim yellow gold openface keyless lever watch w… Cartier Paris HK$80,000–HK$120,000
London retailed | A rare and unusual onyx, white gold, silver and ena… Cartier Paris HK$40,000–HK$60,000
An onyx, yellow gold and enamel 8-day desk clock, Circa 1919 Cartier Paris HK$48,000–HK$70,000
New York retailed | A very fine and slim platinum openface dress watc… Cartier Paris HK$70,000–HK$110,000

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