Important Collectors Wristwatches,an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 392
Mido, 1920's. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, in the shape of the "Bugatti" car radiator grill.
HKD 55,000 - 65,000
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. massive, polished, shaped, mobile lugs, top winder, medallion on the bezel. D. "guilloché" grey with applied gold Arabic numerals, under the 12, small white medallion bearing the signature. "Skeleton Lozenge" gold hands. M. 8 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.
Notes
The Mido Factory, in circa 1927, introduced this modell
of watches on the market, proposing to the various
Automobile Clubs to stamp their symbols, the brand of
their vehicules, their armories or monogramms in one or
multi-colours on their Mido Drivers watch, against
payment of a slightly higher price. The "Bugatti" car
Manufacture took advantage of this novelty, and this
modell very soon was called "The Bugatti Watch" in the
Automobile spheres.