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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 322

Universal Watch, Genève, No. 500511. Produced in the 1920's.Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C.three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, oval shaped central lugs attached to mobile wire bows, chronograph push-button at 6 o'clock. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer telemeter graduation in red Arabic numerals, at the center, spiral tachometric scale in and red Arabic numerals as well. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 16 3/4''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet blance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.