Lot 341

Vulcain

Cricket

A rare and fine wristwatch with second time zone, alarm and polychrome cloisonné enamel dial - with original box

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The watch wows the lovers of fine art with its incredibly beautiful cloisonné enamel dial, depicting a single-engine aircraft crossing the Atlantic from Europe to America; the background shows the map of west Africa and Europe, and East North and South America.
The dial is framed by a silvered ring with minute indication and an outer rotating ring with 12 Arabic numerals indicating the second time zone, adjustable by a screw down crown at 4 o'clock. A pusher at 2 o'clock is used to set the "Cricket" alarm.