Fine and very rare large Swiss platinum "bras en air" automaton wrist watch
by Gubelin circa 1990, unique in platinum.
Beautiful silver dial with a gold background view of ancient Rhodes with the Colossus of
Rhodes raising his arms to indicate the time at the push of a button. This statue
was one of the wonders of the wonders of the ancient world.
Plain polish case with downward sloping lugs and two backs, one fitted with a
sapphire crystal. Nickel 17 jewel adjusted Incabloc movement.
This watch was finished for Gubelin by Richard Daners, a famous and highly
regarded Swiss master watchmaker. The movement is signed Gubelin and RD.
The case back is signed Daners, 1 of an edition of 7, unique in platinum.
With original platinum buckle.
A wonderful complicated watch in like new condition.
