Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 1
Sterling Silver ?Ermeto? Movado. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, rectangular, sterling silver and gold "Ermeto" keyless purse watch
USD 800 - 1,000
EUR 550 - 700 / CHF 900 - 1,000
C. Rectangular, with alternating gold stripes. D. Silver with luminous Arabic numerals. Luminous blued steel hands. M. Rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 71 x 31 mm. (opened)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
The ?Ermeto? watch by Movado was developed
by Huguenin Frères, Le Locle and was
patented in Germany on October 12, 1926,
DRP No. 443 555. The origin of the name is
from the Greek, meaning ?sealed?. This
watch, accordingly, is resistant to external
influences.