Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 149

Tissot & Fils, circa 1952. Fine and rare, "World Time", centre second, selfwinding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,610

C. polished, straight lugs. D. matt silver with painted indexes and Arabic numerals in 24 hours, at the centre, revolving dial bearing the names of 24 towns in the world, bezel graduated in 12 hours. "Dauphine" skeleton hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor "a butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image
Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-5-51

Good

Poor

Partially reprinted

Notes

The hour hand turns once in 12 hours, time is read on the bezel graduation. The inner disc with the names of 24 cities turns once every 24 hours, with the 24 hour dial showing local times. The marking between Auckland and Midway indicates the Date Line. The hands can be set independently of the city disc by using the button on the 2.