163 - NICOLET WATCH. 18k gold chronograph wristwatch. Switzerland, circa 1940–1950.

NICOLET WATCH. 18k gold chronograph wristwatch. Switzerland, circa 1940–1950. Circular 18k yellow gold case, hallmarked, with stylized lugs. Ivory-colored dial with Arabic numerals and painted hour markers, syringe-style hands, and a central chronograph seconds hand. Bicompax chronograph configuration, with two subsidiary dials located at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions, corresponding to the minute counter and the small seconds hand. Perimeter tachymeter scale with blue and red markings. Fluted crown at 3 o’clock, flanked by two rectangular pushers for operating the chronograph. Hand-wound mechanical movement. Brown leather strap with a non-original buckle clasp. It works, though it needs servicing. Shows signs of wear and slight changes to the dial, typical for its age. Total weight: 51 g. Measurements: 40 x 45 mm. Provenance: Family bequest of Ramon Martí Alsina and Ricard Martí Aguiló. An art and heritage collection originating from the legacy of the Catalan painters Ramon Martí Alsina (1826–1894), a key figure in 19th-century Catalan realism, and his son Ricard Martí Aguiló (1857–1935). Passed down and enriched over successive generations, the collection brings together works from the original estates of both artists, along with new acquisitions made by their descendants. They maintained a special dedication to the preservation and restoration of the family legacy, acquiring works by the painters themselves as they came onto the market and progressively expanding the collection with paintings, sculptures, archaeological pieces, and other objects of artistic and historical interest. In the descriptions of the watches, the phrase “it works” means that the watch is functioning. Since collector’s watches typically have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general servicing, inspection, battery replacement, adjustment, or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the perfect functioning of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and were taken by our photographers; in other words, we do not use stock photography, which is why the photographs are considered part of the catalog entry.