Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 546

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962773, case No. 655691, Ref. 1415, circa 1947. Very fine, "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

Sold: CHF 115,000

C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 41 towns of the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Hand engraved bezel. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"'-HU rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 31 mm.


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A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, page 187. This "World Time" system was patented and invented by Louis Cottier for Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Agassiz and Rolex.