Fine Swiss Benz & Thomas 18K gold one minute flying tourbillion with original box circa 1970.
box circa 1970.
Plain polish 18K gold case with glazed back. White enamel dial with fancy blued steel
hands. Engraved nickel movement with the jewels in screwed settings.
Small glazed opening reveals the flying tourbillion which makes one revolution every minute.
This watch is #5 of an edition of ten and comes in its original oversized
fitted wood box with brass hardware and containing spare parts including a mainspring,
crystal, and a spare dial.
This watch is a collaboration between an American master watchmaker, George Thomas, and his
Swiss associate, Adolph Benz. Thomas designed the movement and made the prototype, and Benz
had the tourbillion cages made in Switzerland.
