Sold for:
4,370 CHF
4,370 CHF
Unsigned, Swiss, probably made by IWC, circa 1890. Fine and rare blued steel square keyless jump hour digital watch with provision for a desk clock. hree-body, polished blued steel, hinged back forming easel for desk clock. Silvered, engine-turned, aperture for Arabic hour numerals and revolving Arabic minute chapter, subsidiary seconds. 42 mm., frosted gilt, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Dim. Height (with bow) 80 mm., width 51 mm. Notes The word "brevet" on the dial refers to Pellweber's patent for jump hour watches, used by IWC, among others.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-04-12
