Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
Baume & Mercier, Geneve, "Alarm", 1940's. Unusual, waterproof, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.
C. polished, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock is for the alarm setting and the one at 4 o'clock for the time setting. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, concentric, silver alarm dial. "Dauphine" skeleton radiumed hands. M. 12 "' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.