Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 207

Rolex, Swiss, No 2478, circa 1927.

Rare silver cased triangular keyless Masonic watch. Double body patented case decorated overall with the different Masonic symbols with a paste set eye below the letter "G" and a blue stone set below the winding crown on the front face. Silver cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1927. Mother of pearl dial with painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals and marked with the motto: "Love your fellow man, fend him a helping hand". Blued steel "croissants" hands. Nickel plated 12"' "Extra prima quality" movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in 6 positions and all climates, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 61x53 mm.