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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 555

"Christophorus Colombus" Svend Andersen, Genève, "Christophorus Colombus 1492-1992", Commemoration watch No. 467/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1992. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, extra-flat, "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns and an 18K yellow gold Andersen buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, straight curled lugs, on the case back an engraved astrolabe. D. Lacquered blue background at the centre, 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. Cal. 1873, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm. From the Collection of a Spanish Gentleman