- 161
Universal
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CHF
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Description
- circa 1915; a massive over-sized steel quarter repeating wristwatch
- diameter 50mm
gilt lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, two polished steel hammers repeating on two coiled gongs, small silvered dial, arabic and baton numerals, massive satin finished steel case, the upper case with polished chamfered edges, large repeating pusher in the band below 6, dial and movement signed.
Catalogue Note
A very unusual wristwatch, it seems likely that it was designed specifically to be used either at night, or by those with impaired vision. Its massive case is used to house a large calibre repeating movement. The over-sized pusher is designed for ease of use. The fact that the dial is so small in relation to the case dimensions, re-enforces the fact that this was primarily designed to be used as a repeating wristwatch and that visual time was of secondary importance.