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Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

LOT 376

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921186, case No. 626965, circa 1941. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

HKD 300,000 - 350,000

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 31 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Fancy gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

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This "World Time" system was invented by Louis Cottier and produced for Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Agassiz and Rolex.