Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 116
Rolex No. 1010383-4262, circa 1945. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold keyless world time dress-watch.
CHF 30,000 - 35,000
C.Three piece «variée carrure carrée"» satine with bevelled bezels. D. Small mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and and the world time chapter bearing the names of 31 cities or places around the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M. 16-, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
