6,000 CHF
"Christophorus Colombus No 1" Andersen (Svend), Genève, "Christophorus Colombus 1492-1992", Commemoration watch No. 001/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples between 1991-1992. Sold on March 20, 1991. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, extra-flat, World Time, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with two crowns and an 18K yellow gold Andersen buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate of origin. To be sold without reserve Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, straight curled lugs, on the case back an engraved astrolabe. Lacquered blue background at the centre, the Continents of Europe and America depicted in gold and connected with a golden line symbolizing the first voyage of Christopher Colombus, surrounding the map, two revolving matte silver ring dials that are controlled by the second crown; one with the 24 nocturnal and diurnal hours, the other one bearing the names of 30 cities around the world. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 1873, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-05-10
