The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 287

Gübelin, Swiss, 1940's.Fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, "carré galbé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. two body, massive, polished, stepped bezel and teadrop lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and square indexes, aperture for the date on the 6. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 11 3/4''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 46 mm.