Swiss 18K yellow, pink and white gold pocket watch Circa 1925

Gold soap box pocket watch with geometric design
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow, pink and white gold savonnette (soap box) pocket watch, made by Radio in Switzerland, circa 1920-1930. This watch features a handwound mechanical lever movement. The gilded dial, signed Radio Chronomètre, is decorated with a sophisticated honeycomb and fan shaped guilloché motif, featuring applied Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position. The three body solid gold case is exceptionally decorated with a geometric diamond shaped pattern in contrasting gold tones. The watch includes an 18 carat yellow gold inner dust cover (cuvette) and a fluted crown with a circular bow.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 77.3 g
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Signed: Radio Chronomètre
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Radio Chronomètre
Radio was a brand name used by the Swiss manufacturer Schlup & Co., founded in 1917. This company eventually evolved into the world famous luxury brand Rado. In the 1920s, they utilised the name “Radio” to associate their timepieces with the cutting edge technology and precision of that era.