Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994

LOT 31

Chs Tissot & Fils, circa 1952. Very fine "World Time", centre second, selfwinding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel for the time in 12 hours with painted Arabic numerals, lapidated Iugs, screwed back, watetproof. D. two-tone silver with an outer ring bearing the applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes for the 24 hours, at the centre, revolving dial bearing the names of 24 cities in the world. The inner disc turns once every 24 hours with the 24 hours showing the local times. The marking between Auckland and Midway indicates the Date Line. The hands can be set independently of the city disc by using the button near the 2. " Dauphine" burnished steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring, rotor "à butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.