Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 7
Hora Universa, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine nickel plated, keyless double face world time watch.
CHF 1,800 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. Three body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed on both sides. D. White enamel on the front face, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. White enamel on the rear face, the small central revolving disc with twelve day time hours and twelve night time ones, adjusted by means of a knurled button in the band, indicates the time in 100 cities of the word, for 24 meridians and the main Transsiberian stations. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
