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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 215
Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. gold double dial world time moon phase astronomical full calendar keyless watch.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. Massive "bassine", polished, glazed both sides. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals for New-York time, subsidiary dials for week, day, months, date and seconds, aperture for moon-phase and age; white enamel on the reverse with seven subsidiary dials, giving the time for Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Bluedsteel "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.
