92,000 HKD
Universal Geneve, "Golden Janus Cabriolet", series of 150 unique commemorative pieces, produced for the 100th Anniversary of Universal, in April 1994. Very fine rectangular, two time-zone with diurnal and nocturnal indication, jumping-hour, platinum and 18K pink gold "cabriolet" gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box, magnifying glass and certificate. on one side, polished and satined silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals. "Feuille" pink gold hands. On the other side, polished and satined silver with auxiliary dials with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes and the seconds, aperture for the jumping-hour and the diurnal and nocturnal hours. Notes Janus was an ancient Deity of Roman Mythology, God of the doors, but also of the entrances and the exits, protecting the travel from one place to another; literally and symbolically Janus has become, through the times, the God of the passing from a ti me to another. He gave his name to the month of January. Some traditions imply that he was the greatest among the Gods. His temple was opened during wars and closed during peace time. Janus is usually represented with two heads in profile, turned right and left. Such as the God with two faces, venerated at the time of Antique Rome, the "Janus" by Universal has two faces as well. This "cabriolet" watch is inspired by the model created by Universal in the 1920's, the rotation system of which is very similar.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-06-09
