Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 194

UNIVERSAL REF. 18519 YELLOW GOLD Universal Genève, case No. 1425659, Ref. 18519. Made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, wide triangular partially hooded lugs, fl attop crystal. D. Hobnail textured champagne with applied yellow gold Arabic quarters and dart indexes. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 240, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.