8033
Andersen Geneve
World Time “Christophorus Columbus”
A rare and attractive limited edition yellow gold world-time wristwatch with Chinese lacquer dial, number 172 of a limited edition of 500 pieces, made to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage in 1492
Estimate
HK$70,000 - 120,000
€7,700 - 13,200
$9,000 - 15,400
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Andersen Geneve
Year
Circa 1992
Case No
172/500
Model Name
World Time “Christophorus Columbus”
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, F. Piguet cal. 951, 25 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Andersen Genève pin buckle
Dimensions
35mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- After spending almost a decade in Patek Philippe’s Atelier des Grandes Complications, Sven Anderson stepped into the world of independent watchmaking in 1980. Following the release of his first worldtimer, the subscription-based Communication 24, he launched the “Christophorus Columbus” two years later to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first voyage made by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Available in various precious metals, this present watch is numbered 172 out of 500 units produced.
- Inspired by Louis Cottier, also regarded as the father of worldtimer, Anderson worked on his own world time wristwatch, and with this present watch featuring the sea route of Columbus’ first voyage. The dial is adorned with the map in Chinese lacquer, applied with 24K yellow gold to mark Columbus’ route on the vibrant blue lacquered sea.
- Revolving the map is a cream and black chapter ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal and nocturnal hours respectively. The outermost rotatable ring marks 30 cities around the world. The 18K yellow gold case houses the ultra-thin FP calibre 951 movement, contributing to the comfortable thickness and size of the wristwatch. It is a great fit to world travellers that want an elegant and practical watch in journeys around the world.
- Inspired by Louis Cottier, also regarded as the father of worldtimer, Anderson worked on his own world time wristwatch, and with this present watch featuring the sea route of Columbus’ first voyage. The dial is adorned with the map in Chinese lacquer, applied with 24K yellow gold to mark Columbus’ route on the vibrant blue lacquered sea.
- Revolving the map is a cream and black chapter ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal and nocturnal hours respectively. The outermost rotatable ring marks 30 cities around the world. The 18K yellow gold case houses the ultra-thin FP calibre 951 movement, contributing to the comfortable thickness and size of the wristwatch. It is a great fit to world travellers that want an elegant and practical watch in journeys around the world.
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