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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 101

Le Globe, Swiss Patent No. 17190 and Brevet& S.G.D.G., circa 1890. Fine Argentan, world time keyless centre seconds watch.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

C. Three body, silvered, "bassine" , polished. Hinged silvered cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and inner red centre seconds ring. Inner revolving disk inscribed with the name of 38 countries and cities around the world. Blued steel spade hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, bluedsteel flat balance spring. The revolving inter-city disc is adjusted with the hands by means of the winding crown. Signed on the dial. Diam. 50 mm. Accompanied by photocopies of the Swiss Patent.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor
Dial: 4-11-01

Fair

Slightly worn

HANDS Original

Notes

Although it was made as a world time watch, this timepiece is constructed on the same principle as the inter city watch patented by Modeste Anquetin on 20 November, 1856, with additions on 31 August 1857, 5 February 1858, 16June 1859 and 2 April 1863. This type of watch, the earliest produced, was described by Anquetin himself and illustrated in Revue Chronometrique, June 1857, Third Year, pp. 29-31 (photocopies supplied).