109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 252
Record Watch Co.Sector Watch
A fine Art Nouveau watch with retrograde time indication
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.000 €
Price realized
4.400 €
specific features
Case
Silver, engraved and chased, case maker mark "Holy Frères".
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Triangle-shaped movement, "Brevet 27961", screw compensation balance.
Case no.589
Diam.59 x 69 mm
Circa1905
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.103 g
The beautifully designed reverse with chased decoration shows a bouquet of lilies and calla flowers.
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.