$3,068
"World Time" Shellman & Co. , Japan, "World Time", Ref. GN-4-S. Made circa 2003. Fine and unusual, minute-repeating, stainless steel gentleman's quartz wristwatch with "World Time" system and cloisonné enamel dial. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, wide revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 33 cities in the world. Cloisonné enamel depicting the world map, applied steel Roman numerals and bâton indexes, graduated outer disc in 24-hours with day and night indication. Steel "épée" hands. With quartz standardization, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-09-20