Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 119

ZENITH ALARM WRISTWATCH Zenith, Swiss, No. 70977. Made circa 1915. Rare, large nickel two-train wristwatch with alarm

C. Three-body, bassine, hinged back, wire lugs, slide on the band at 2 to set the time, at 5 for the alarm. D. White enamel with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 9, dial for alarm at 3. M. 39 mm, dual train with tandem winding, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator, alarm via a hammer on a gong. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. DIAM 46 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.