Important Collector's Wristwatches an...

New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 93

Svend Andersen, Geneve, "Christophorus Colombus", made in 1992. Very fine and rare, waterproof, extra-flat, "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns with fitted box and certificate.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,910

C. massive, polished, on the 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 matt 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. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. with manual winding. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

This watch is part of a limited edition of 500 examples commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the extraordinary voyage of Christopher Colombns in 1492 . 300 examples will be executed in yellow gold, 100 in white gold and only 50 in pink gold and 50 in platinum