Andersen Geneve - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Andersen Geneve
    Year: Circa 1992
    Case No: 029/500
    Model Name: World Time "Columbus"
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. Piguet 951, 25 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Andersen pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    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.

26

Lot offered with No Reserve

A rare and attractive limited edition yellow gold world-time wristwatch with Chinese lacquer dial, made to commemorate 500 years since Columbus's 1492 voyage, number 29 of a limited edition of 500 pieces

Circa 1992
35mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF10,000 - 20,000 
€10,400-20,800
$11,400-22,800

Sold for CHF12,065

Contact Specialist

Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East

+41 79 637 17 24
AGhotbi@phillips.com

Tiffany To
Head of Sale, Geneva

+41 79 460 55 88
TiffanyTo@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023