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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 14

"Christophorus Colombus No 1" Andersen (Svend), Genève, "Christophorus Colombus 1492-1992", Commemoration watch No. 001/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples between 1991-1992. Sold on March 20, 1991. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, extra-flat, World Time, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with two crowns and an 18K yellow gold Andersen buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate of origin. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, straight curled lugs, on the case back an engraved astrolabe. D. Lacquered blue background at the centre, the Continents of Europe and America depicted in gold and connected with a golden line symbolizing the first voyage of Christopher Colombus, surrounding the map, two revolving matte silver ring dials that are controlled by the second crown; one with the 24 nocturnal and diurnal hours, the other one bearing the names of 30 cities around the world. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1873, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.