Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 24, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929694, case No. 647130, Ref. 1415, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, satined, 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. 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.