161 :: Autorist Universe Self-Winding nickel chrome rectangular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the silvered dial signed Universe with Arabic numerals, inner minute track and blued steel hands, signed 7 jewel unadjusted movement, stamped 'Pat. Appld For 6799, hinged case, modern black leather strap, 23mm (movement requires repair) - ** The Autorist wristwatch, an earlier invention by John Harwood. relied upon the movement of the wrist, causing the strap to pull against a pivoted retainer, in turn connected to a lever within the movement which kept the mainspring fully wound. Not as successful as his later invention, it was not developed further.
Autorist Universe Self-Winding nickel chrome rectangular cased gentleman's wristwatch, the silvered dial signed Universe with Arabic numerals, inner minute track and blued steel hands, signed 7 jewel unadjusted movement, stamped 'Pat. Appld For 6799, hinged case, modern black leather strap, 23mm (movement requires repair) - ** The Autorist wristwatch, an earlier invention by John Harwood. relied upon the movement of the wrist, causing the strap to pull against a pivoted retainer, in turn connected to a lever within the movement which kept the mainspring fully wound. Not as successful as his later invention, it was not developed further.
Estimate: £60-100
Sold For: £300.00
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Sale Date: 23rd October 2019
Sale Name: The Watch Auction