63,250 HKD
Agassiz Watch Co. , No. 4841539, Swiss, Circa 1940 Fine and rare 14 ct. gold "World Time", gentleman's wristwatch. Massive, polished hooded Iugs. Mat silver, bearing the name of 31 cities of the world, inner revolving chapter with Roman numerals and indexes, Arabic 24 diumal and nocturnal hour ring on the border. Blued steel "fancy" hands. 10– rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. (Not illustrated) In good condition. Diam. 34 mm. Notes This World-Time system was invented by Louis Cottier and produces for Agassiz, but also for Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, and Rolex.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1993-06-10
