Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993
LOT 355
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 929689, case No. 647125, Ref. 1415, circa 1950. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
ITL 60,000 - 70,000
USD 40,000 - 46,700
Sold: ITL 69,000
C. massive, polished, revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Fancy gold hands. M.12"'- 120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.
