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For another example of a unique piece made to order by Svend Andersen see Christie's Geneva, May 12th, 2003, lot 220.
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SIGNED SVEND ANDERSON, PIECE UNIQUE, CIRCA 1990
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SVEND ANDERSEN. A UNIQUE 18K WHITE GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS
Signed Svend Anderson, Piece Unique, circa 1990
With frosted gilt-lever movement jeweled to the hammers, bi-metallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band, charcoal matte dial with applied disc numerals, inner revolving ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal (white) and nocturnal (black) hours, the outer white ring calibrated with cities of the world, circular water-resistant-type case with coin-edged band, the back with personalized inscription Svend Andersen Pour G.R. Piece Unique, dial signed, case stamped JHP, with 18K white gold buckle
40mm diam.
Signed Svend Anderson, Piece Unique, circa 1990
With frosted gilt-lever movement jeweled to the hammers, bi-metallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band, charcoal matte dial with applied disc numerals, inner revolving ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal (white) and nocturnal (black) hours, the outer white ring calibrated with cities of the world, circular water-resistant-type case with coin-edged band, the back with personalized inscription Svend Andersen Pour G.R. Piece Unique, dial signed, case stamped JHP, with 18K white gold buckle
40mm diam.