Hong Kong, May 29, 2022
LOT 277
Edox
Self-winding, centre-seconds, World Time; “Geoscope 48”; stainless steel
HKD 23,800 - 47,500
EUR 2,900 - 5,800 / CHF 3,000 - 6,000 / USD 3,100 - 6,100
Stainless steel, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, large diver’s wristwatch, monobloc case, water-resistant with screwed bezel, logo stamped on the case-back, hooded lugs, centre-seconds and World Time.
Dial bearing the map of the world in polychrome lacquer, divided into 24 time-zones, the cities being represented by red dots, on the edge, GMT-EAST-DATE LINE-WEST indications, outer blue metallic ring with applied orange indexes, concentric, 24-hour revolving black and white ring dial with a black index ending with a gold star for indication of the second time-zone (activated by the crown at 2 o’clock); geometrical-shaped orange hands.
Dial bearing the map of the world in polychrome lacquer, divided into 24 time-zones, the cities being represented by red dots, on the edge, GMT-EAST-DATE LINE-WEST indications, outer blue metallic ring with applied orange indexes, concentric, 24-hour revolving black and white ring dial with a black index ending with a gold star for indication of the second time-zone (activated by the crown at 2 o’clock); geometrical-shaped orange hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Edox, Les Genevez (Franches-Montagnes)
Model “Geoscope 48”
Reference 200171
Year circa 1970-1972
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Edox bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 45.1 mm. (bezel)
Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 2774
Height 48 mm.
Width 48 mm.
Thickness 13 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Edox, “Geoscoope”
Launched in 1970-1971, the Edox “Geoscoope” was designed to provide local time, GMT and the time of any place in the world at a glance, as well as the position of the sun. It was produced in the Bienne / Biel workshops of the company.
The watch was marketed in both right-handed and left-handed versions. The models were produced in two distinct sizes:
Launched in 1970-1971, the Edox “Geoscoope” was designed to provide local time, GMT and the time of any place in the world at a glance, as well as the position of the sun. It was produced in the Bienne / Biel workshops of the company.
The watch was marketed in both right-handed and left-handed versions. The models were produced in two distinct sizes:
· 42 mm. (under Ref. 200170);
· 48 mm. (under Ref. 200171), which appears to be the rarer of the two.
It seems that only three pieces were made with 18K gold cases, as gifts to dignitaries by the Shah of Iran; these pieces were probably never given away.
It seems that only three pieces were made with 18K gold cases, as gifts to dignitaries by the Shah of Iran; these pieces were probably never given away.