Collector's Pocket Watches Wristwatch...

Grand Havana Room, New York, May 08, 2002

LOT 44

Agassiz, "World Time". Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and elegant, "World Time", 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold tiled link bracelet and clasp.

USD 13,500 - 15,500

EUR 15,500 - 17,800

Sold: USD 14,950

C. two-body, solid, polished. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and indexes, concentric revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours, outer graduation bearing the names of 33 cities in the world. "Fancy" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.Approximate overall length: 185mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

About the "World Time" system.The "World Time" system was invented around 1935 by Louis Cottier (1894-1966), famous independant watchmaker in Geneva. This "World Time" system was used by Agassiz and other major manufacturers in the Swiss watch industry, such as Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin.