Lot Essay
The extract from the archives confirms production of the present watch in 1920 with silvered dial, raised gold hour-markers, 1⁄5 seconds graduation, and its subsequent sale on 30 August 1941.
Stunningly proportioned and supremely elegant, the present yellow gold keyless watch, manufactured in 1920, features what many collectors regard as one of the most attractive dials of the time - the multi-tone sector dial with sweep centre seconds. Sector dials gained popularity in the 1930s and typically featured striking multi-tone silver designs with dark Roman or Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock.
The FAB. SUISSE designation printed on the dial is only seen on watches that were exported to France. On the present watch, it is confirmed by the presence of the ‘double-owl’ French import mark.
Stunningly proportioned and supremely elegant, the present yellow gold keyless watch, manufactured in 1920, features what many collectors regard as one of the most attractive dials of the time - the multi-tone sector dial with sweep centre seconds. Sector dials gained popularity in the 1930s and typically featured striking multi-tone silver designs with dark Roman or Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock.
The FAB. SUISSE designation printed on the dial is only seen on watches that were exported to France. On the present watch, it is confirmed by the presence of the ‘double-owl’ French import mark.