Lot 221
  • 221

A Limited Edition Fine and Rare Platinum and Pink Gold Rectangular Reversible Dual Time Zone Wristwatch with Day/Night Indicator and Date, Universal Genève, 'Golden Janus Cabriolet' model, No. 82/150, Made for the 100th Anniversary of Universal, Geneve, 1994

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Description

  • Universal Genève
  • length 43mm, width 26mm
18k, cal. 42, 17 jewels, nickel lever movement, glucydur balance, adjusted to 3 positions, the dual dial case swiveling to reveal the mean time dial, the reverse dial with subsidiary dial at 12 o'clock indicating minutes and aperture for jump hours, day/night indication at 9 o'clock, and date ring at  6 o'clock, fixed lifting piece at 6 o'clock engraved 1894 on one side and 1994 on the reverse, the main pink gold case with buttons on the side for locking second time zone when setting, the outer case platinum with pink gold details, engraved on the interior: 100 Ans de tradition horlogère 1894-1994 Modèle No.  082/250, back signed and further engraved with the head of Janus, dial and movement signed ,with stainless steel and pink gold deployant buckle.

Catalogue Note

The 'Golden Janus Cabriolet' was made in 1994 to commemorate the firm's centennial anniversary. The watch was a limited edition made in 150 pieces, of which this is No. 82.