Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 187

?Ermeto? Cartier, made by Movado, circa 1950. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold self-winding "Ermeto" keyless purse watch.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,068

C. Rectangular, engine-turned and polished. D. Two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic and dot indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. 10''', caliber 150MN, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring. Patented winding device activated by opening and closing the case. Dial signed Cartier. movement signed Movado. Dim. 45 x 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The Ermeto system may be considered self-winding because the watch is wound automatically as it is opened and closed.