Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 315
Mido, Swiss, No.267145, circa 1930. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold automobile radiator keyless watch.
JPY 1,200,000 - 1,600,000
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
Sold: JPY 1,876,250
C. Two body, massive, of approximately "Chevrolet" form. D. Silver "honey comb" pattern, with applied gold Art Deco numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold "fleches" hands. M. 16-, nickelled, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet spring. Signed dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Dim. 62 x 40mm.
Notes
Mido producecl a series of wrist and pocket watches
representing various car makes and automobile clubs. They
were all produced in limited numbers.