Originally launched in 1992, The Andersen world time "Christopher Columbus" is the second iteration of wristwatches made by the eponymous Sven Andersen. Released to commemorate the 500 years since the intrepid voyage made by Columbus in 1492, the world time was released as a limited edition of 500 pieces, made exclusively in yellow or pink gold.

The inspirational muse that guided Mr. Andersen in creating his own signature timepieces was discovered whilst working for almost a decade at Patek Philippe's “Atelier des grandes complications” in the 70s. Inspired by Louis Cottier, which between 1930 and 1931 created an ultra-thin mechanism that simultaneously displayed hours across the world's time zones through a rotating 24-hour ring, in addition to displaying the local time.

The dial is beautifully adorned with a map in Chinese lacquer showing the Atlantic ocean with the route of the first voyage of Columbus in 24K yellow gold. Revolving around the centre dial is a cream and black chapter ring calibrated for 24 hours divided into diurnal and nocturnal hours, further bordered by an external rotating ring indicating 30 cities throughout the world. Cased at 35mm in diameter the timepiece is extremely comfortable and elegant on the wrist.

Preserved in excellent condition, the Columbus world time is the perfect timepiece to be worn and enjoyed by the international traveller or jet setter collector.