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Andersen 1884
Hello everyone,
As more of an observer rather than a contributor to many watch enthusiast web forums over the years I felt compelled to make my following observations.After searching around for information before buying this model, I too was somewhat concerned by the point being raised and although an old thread, had to post my tuppence worth.
I overcame the intial reaction to buying this model when on my investigations came upon numerous world time watches from their inception by Loius Cottier ? to the present day from various manufacturers, and found to my surprise the numerous different spellings on their respective dials / bezels. The biggest find being the Patek ref 1415 world timer in Platinum, that holds or did hold the record for the most ever paid for a wristwatch.
I do not know the exact reasons for this and perhaps an email to Mr Andersen would clear it up , but I believe the spellings could be in the language of the watchmaker who executed the work ? The Patek above has spellings such as Ceylan for Ceylon ( now sri lanka of course ), Moscou, Istamboul,Californie, Pekin , Porto rico, plus a couple of others the rest are as would be spelt in English ?Equally other makes again have differing place names
I do know that now I have an 1884 in my possesion, any unusual spellings( to me ) will not take away in the least the enjoyment I shall get from this fabulous looking watch. Regards to all.
