SIGNED NITON, GENÈVE, CIRCA 1940

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Niton. An 18K gold rectangular hinged wristwatch
Signed Niton, Genève, circa 1940
With tonneau-shaped nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matt dial with applied Breguet numerals, gilt moon-style hands, subsidiary seconds, in rectangular case with hinged back with engraved inscription, screwed flexible lugs, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. long

Lot Essay

Niton was founded in 1919 by two former Vacheron & Constantin employees, Mr. Alfred Bourquin and Mr. Edouard Morel. The company developed and produced movements with different calibers but specialised in extra thin pocket watch movements with winding crown to 12 or 3 o'clock. Niton also supplied other companies such as Patek Philippe and Chopard with either movements only or complete watches.

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