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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 41
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. gold double dial world time moon phase astronomical full calendar keyless watch.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
C. Massive "bassine et filets", polished, glazed both sides. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals for New York time, subsidiary dials for days of the week, dates and months with inner subsidiary seconds, moon phase aperture its age on the border. White enamel on the reverse with seven subsidiary dials, giving the time for Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19? rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.
