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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

LOT 65

Universal Genève, "Golden Janus Cabriolet", series of 10 unique commemorative pieces, produced expressly for the 100th Anniversary of Universal, in April 1994. Very fine rectangular, two time-zone with diurnal and nocturnal indication, jumping-hour, platinum and 18 ct. pink gold "cabriolet" gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box, magnifying glass and certificate.

C. massive, polished, outer case in platinum, on the top lug, at 12 o'clock, rotating system for the " cabriolet", on the back, the Universal Watch logo and the effigy of "Janus", inside, the dedication : " 100 ans de tradition horlogère, 1894-1994, Modèle unique". Inner case in 18 et. pink gold, bearing two crowns on one side for the separation of the functions, and one on the other side to adjust all the functions of both dials, screwed bars. At 6 o'clock, a platinum bold engraved on one side : 1894 and on the other one : 1994, serving in the saine time to fix the inner case to the platinum body. D. on one side, turquoise stone dial with lapis-lazuli stone center with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" pink gold hands. On the other side, turquoise stone dial with lapis-lazuli auxiliary dials with painted Arabic numerals and indexes for the minutes and the seconds, aperture for the jumpinghour and the diurnal and nocturnal hours. M. 8 3/ i " ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Glucidur balance adjusted to 3 positions, Incabloc system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 26.5 x 43 mm.