UNIVERSAL GENÈVE, GOLDEN JANUS CABRIOLET, REF. 042.400Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 3,750
Estimate
USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 17 Oct 2017
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UNIVERSAL GENÈVE, GOLDEN JANUS CABRIOLET, REF. 042.400
Place de la Taconnerie 8, Geneva, 1204, Switzerland
Phone: +1 212 636 2002
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Lot Essay
Universal Genève was established in 1894 by Numa Emile Descombes and Ulysse Georges Perret. In 1994 to celebrate the firms 100th anniversary they decided to come out with the Golden Janus model. The present example is number 5 out of 150. This model features a rectangular shaped case with a hinge allowing the case to be lifted and flipped over similar to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. The front dial is time only and the other side shows the time with a jump hour aperture, am/pm indicator and a date subsidiary dial. The case is two-tone platinum and pink gold. This Universal Genève Golden Janus is a beautiful and interesting watch great for many occasions.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case is in good condition with scratches. The case appears to be unpolished. The dials and hands appear to be original and in excellent condition. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.