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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 616
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 964806, case No. 669493, Ref. 1415, circa 1948. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 60,000 - 70,000
USD 50,000 - 60,000
C. massive, polished, band engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silve with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"'-HU, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 31 mm.
