This watch, at the request of some Replica IWC mens watches well to-do Geneva residents, was to be given to the leaders of the Allied Forces of the Second World War as a note of appreciation. We areModern Day Patek Philippe World Timers With Clear Cottier Influence talking about Presidents Harry Truman and Charles De Gaulle, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and "leader" Joseph Stalin. This took place in the year 1946.In 1945, Agassiz (by way of Cottier) produced the world-timer we have found for you today. It is in 14K yellow gold, is sized at 32mm, features a moveable inner world-time ring, and is 100% original. It is being sold for $27,500. Considering the fact that Cottier made only 455 world time movements in his lifetime, and roughly 1% of them went to Replica IWC mens watches world-leaders, we are confident in saying this is a fair price.It really is amazing to see how similar this Agassiz watch is to even today's Patek World Time watch (one of our personal favorites), the hour hand especially. They are practically identical.This is a great opportunity to buy a truly legendary piece from one of the most celebrated and influential watchmakers to ever live. Click here for the details of this 1945 Agassiz World Timer built by Louis Cottier, just like the ones given to four great world leaders.
1945 Agassiz World Timer Built By Louis CottierTime for another history lesson, dear readers. We are sure many of you are confused by the title of this post, as you probably have never heard the names "Agassiz" or "Cottier" before. That is fine, but our goal here at Hodinkee is to not only entertain, but to educate, so here we go.Louis Cottier Replica IWC mens watches was a master of watches, but most importantly, world time watches (pieces that allow you to tell the time in many different cities at once). He was contracted to build them for a few small brands you may or may not be familiar with, brands like Vacheron Contstantin, Patek Philippe, and Rolex. In fact, he invented the very first two-crowned world time watch for Patek in 1950. This watch is one of the most sought after pieces in the world to this day.That is all well and good, but what is "Agassiz" and how do they fit into the picture? Well Replica IWC mens watches actually, a man by the name of Auguste Agassiz is credited with launching the Longines brand back in the mid 1800s, as well as starting his own eponymously named brand. The direct relationship between Longines and the Agassiz brand has never been clear, but you will see some co-branded pieces out there.Agassiz did, however, employ Mr. Cottier to build them a world-timer, but not just any world-timer.
