Important watches, wristwatches & clocks

New York, Dec 07, 1988

LOT 132

Agassiz, No. 4554024, 1940's. Fine and rare 14-carat gold "World Time" gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the name of 35 towns in the world, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours. M. 10112"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.


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This "World Time" system has been invented and executed for "Agassiz" by Louis Cottier, who also produced this same system for Patek Philippe and Vacheron & Constantin.