100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 1

'Boule de Genève'watches usually incorporate double-plan movements and the revolving bezel winding system patented by MariusLeCoultre of Geneva on 12 January, 1889, Swiss patent No. 114.'Boule de Genève' mounted on a wristwatch are very rare, most of them are pendant or brooch-watches.Not signed, Genève. Produced, circa 1900.Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold and red translucent enamel 'Boule de Genève' bangle bracelet-watchwith concealed dial. Polished bracelet.

C. circular, red enameled cherry-shaped cover, solid, fluted bezel with dot decoration. D. white enamel withpainted blue radial Arabic numerals, the 12 in red paint. 'Spade' gold hands. M. two level 6''', gilt brass, 10jewels, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, wound by means of the revolving bezel.Diam. 22 mm.