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Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 469
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921186, case No. 626965, circa 1941. Fine and rare "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 320,000 - 370,000
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 31 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours, hand engraved bezel. Fancy gold hands. M. 12"' -120 HU rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.
