Agassiz and Louis Cottier

• manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial with chapter ring calibrated for 24-hours divided into diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer ring with 31 world cities, home city indicated as Rome • 14k pink gold diamond and ruby-set brushed and polished case, hooded down-turned lugs, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the world time disk rotates. Dial with scuffs and aged. Case with the usual scuffs, scratches due to age and wear, some dents to the case back, the diamonds and rubies are later. Attractive vintage example of a world time manufactured by Louis Cottier himself.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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In excellent condition with crisp hallmarks, the attractive pink gold world time is a rare example of World time manufactured by the celebrated Louis Cottier for Agassiz. The watchmaker delivered a total of around 455 world time movements both for pocket and wristwatches to renowned manufactures such as Patek Philippe and Rolex.

For a complete note on Louis Cottier and the world time, please refer to the Victory Watch (lot 75).