Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 107

"Military Watch 1913-1993" Movado "Military Watch 1913-1993", No. 137/250, case No. 1932682. Made in a limited edition of 250 pieces in the 1990s. Fine and rare, cushion shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold military wristwatch with protective grid for the glass and a gold-plated Movado buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,776

C. Three-body, polished, pierced and hinged grid opening by the means of a push-piece on the band under the 6, dedicated back. D. White enamel with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous black "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 7001, gilt, ?fausses côtes? decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm..


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is from a limited and numbered edition of 250 examples, replica of Movado military watches from the beginning of this century. This model was specially developed in 1913 for the Swiss Army and was used during World War 1. It comes with its own unique packaging: a genuine, so-called " Mannsputzzeug" (personal maintenance kit) from old Swiss army stock. This maintenance kit consists of a cloth holder containing various items which Swiss soldiers needed to maintain their uniform; needle and thread, various buttons for the leather belt, shoe polish, brushes for clothes and shoes, etc. One brush has been removed and in its place there is a small wooden case which holds the watch. This watch, an important part of Movado?s history, would be a unique addition to any watch collection. "Monza"