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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 21
World Time Gübelin, Luzerne, made and sold in 1960. 0. Fine and rare large gilt brass World Time shock-proof watch made in only 100 examples, in original black leather fitted box.
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
EUR 1,000 - 1,300 / USD 1,200 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,300
C. Three-piece, "Empire", polished with revolving reeded front bezel engraved with the names of 67 cities in the world, red marks for date line, 24-hour Arabic scale with blackened night sector. D. Silver, matte, fine gilt indexes, gilt "dauphine" hands. M. 25 mm. (11'''), rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating flat balance spring, "Incablock" shock-proof protection on both balance pivots. Signed on dial and movement, case marked wth Gübelin code marks.Diam. 52 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |