Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 09, 1994
LOT 7
Universal Watch, Genève, 1920's. Very fine and rare, lozenge-rectangular, selfwinding, nickel chromium gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 1,000 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied blued steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 12"' patented 91051 and 91463, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 44 mm.
Notes
This self-winding system was the first to be patented
by Universal in 1925.