The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 154
Universal Watch, Genève, Autorem, circa 1925.Fine and rare, octagonal, self-winding, gentleman's wristwatch, Swiss Patents No. 91051 and 91463.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 2,415
C. Signed Empire Watch Co., Geneva, nickel chrome, two body, polished, hinged case back, bevelled bezel, wire lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted and radium-coated indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" radium-coated blued steel hands. M. 9''', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, rotor à butoirs.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
The Auto-Rem self-winding mechanism (with rotor à butoirs) was the first system of Universal to be internationally patented in 1925.