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Geneva, Apr 07, 2021

LOT 231

The Royal Geographical Society & Arthur Imhof S.A.
8-day going World Time table clock; “The Royal Geographical Society World Clock”; limited edition; gilded brass, lacquered metal and wood

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 950 - 1,850 / USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,400 - 16,800

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 3,250

Gilded brass, lacquered metal and wood, 8-day going, keyless-winding, World Time table clock in the shape of a terrestrial globe marked in gold on a black background, supported by a square frame; 24-hour “cercle tournant”-type annular dial; on a wooden base.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand The Royal Geographical Society – Arthur Imhof, London and La Chaux-de-Fonds

Model “The Royal Geographical Society World Clock”

Year circa 1979-1981

Material gilded brass, lacquered metal and wood

Length 224 mm.

Caliber lever escapement

Height 280 mm.

Width 224 mm.

Weight 3 500 gr. (approx.)

Signature case and movement

Notes

The “Royal Geographical Society World Clock” was designedby the British watchmaker Richard Good,with the goal of being able to view the time, at a glance,in all parts of the world. The clock was edited by the Franklin Mint Ltd., London; at the time, in 1980, the price was 1 995 guilders.

· Winding the movement
The clock must be wound up once every 7 days.You do this by turning the crown (globe knob) clockwiseuntil it can’t go any further.

· Setting the time
You do that by pulling out the crown (globe/knob)) and thenmove it clockwise to the correct time near the viewfinder (visor).

· Setting the globe
Turn the globe by means of the brass plate until thecorrect time-zone is above the viewfinder (visor).Now the time in all parts of the world is visible.

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Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.