Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Titus 18kt Gold Manual-wind Chronograph Wristwatch, c. 1948, silvered dial with outer blue tachymeter and telemeter scales, applied indices, concentric turned subdials, and marked "Titus Geneve/17 Jewels Non Magnetic," square pushers, 17-jewel Landeron 148 caliber movement with Glucydur balance wheel, snap-back case marked on interior "837514," dia. 38 mm.
Provenance: Collection of Bernhard W. Stoeber.
Note: Titus and Solvil were two brands owned by Paul Ditisheim, who is considered one of the best watchmakers from the first half of the 20th century.
Estimate $400-600
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Bernhard W. StoeberJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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