107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 243
Record Watch Co.Sector Watch
A collection of 3 technically unusual pocket watches
A fine Art Nouveau watch with retrograde time indication
A fine Art Nouveau watch with retrograde time indication
Sold
estimated
2.600—4.000 €
Price realized
5.500 €
specific features
Case
Silver, engraved, case maker mark "Holy Frères".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Triangle-shaped movement, "Brevet 27961", screw compensation balance.
Case no.1053
Diam.60 x 71 mm
Circa1907
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.109 g
A dramatic scene embossed on the back shows a runaway team of horses.
This type of watch is based on Swiss patent no. 27.961 which Giovanni Sgherlino of Turin received on April 9, 1903. A group of watchmakers and dealers from Tramelan and Tavannes took an interest in the unusual design and registered the "Record Watch Co. SA." on December 16, 1903; the new company building was in Tramelan.