380,250 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "La Terre", No. 929581, case No. 647137, Ref. 1415, made in 1946, sold on 29 November 1951. Extremely fine and rare "World Time", 18 ct. pink gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch with certificate. massive, polished, revolving reeded bezel bearing the narres of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. in "cloisonné" polychrome enamel representing the map of the World, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. " Lozenge" pink gold bands. Notes This "World Time" system was invented by Louis Cottier and produced for Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Agassiz and Rolex. Three other examples of this model are known today. A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi Patek Philippe by M. and O. Patrizzi, page 174.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1995-04-22
