Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921186, case No. 626965, 1940's. Fine and rare, "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, satined, revolving bezel bearing the names of 31 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Fancy gold hands. M. 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.