Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 227

Svend Andersen, Genève, "Christophorus Colombus", Commemoration watch No. 278/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1992. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterresistant, extra-flat, "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns and a 18K yellow gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, massive, polished, on the case back an engraved astrolabe, stepped bezel. D. At the centre on a blue lacquered background, the Continents Europe and America depicted in gold and connected with a golden line symbolizing the first voyage of Christopher Colombus, surrounding the map, two revolving matte silver ring dials, motioned by the second crown; one with the 24 nocturnal and diurnal hours, the other one bearing the names of 30 cities in the world. Yellow gold "Dauphine " hands. M. Self-winding mechanical movement. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.