Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929694, case No. 647130, Ref. 1415, circa 1949. Extremely fine and rare "World Time" 18ct gold gentle-man' s wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours, hand engraved bezel. gold fancy hands. M. 12"'-120, HU, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.