Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 456
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929694, case No. 647130, Ref. 1415, circa 1950. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 65,000 - 75,000
Sold: CHF 69,000
C. massive, polished, revolving 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. Hand engraved bezel. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"' -120 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 very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.
