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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 577
Movado Factories, Swiss No. 251928, almost certainly made for the Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs of 1925. Fine 18 ct gold and enamel, Art-Déco keyless dress-watch.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
USD 11,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. Three piece, shaped, fully enamelled in black white and green simulating a deep clown submarine with gilt foliage decoration. A dedication dated 1947 engrave inside the back. D. Green enamel matching that of the back with gilt Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet bands. M. 16"' , nickel plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 57 x 46 mm.
Notes
Watches of this type, specially produced for the
Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs of 1925, are
illustrated by E. Jaquet and A. Chapuis in La
Montre Suisse, pl. 148.