"Wig-wag" self winding wristwatch
- Made:
- 1931
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"Wig-wag" self winding wristwatch, patented in 1931. Employs 'roller winding' in which the entire movement slides back and forth to wind the watch. Serial number 1743691; patent number D.R.P. 529785. Case hallmarked for 1931.
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1983-601
- Measurements:
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overall: 1.6929 x .9843 x .3543 in.; 43 x 25 x 9 mm
- type:
- wrist-watch and self-winding watch
- credit:
- Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co
