Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921708, case No. 632662, Ref. 1415, circa 1940. Extremely fine and rare "World Time" 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 41 Towns in the world,, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours, hand engraved bezel. fancy gold hands. M. 12"'-120 HU, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.