69,000 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "World Time " , No. 927658, case No. 644137, Ref. 1415, made in 1947, sold on 28 February 1948. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. massive, polished, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Gold fancy hands. Notes This "World Time " system was invented by Louis Cottiet and produced for Patel
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-04-12