Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 4
18K Gold ?Baby Ermeto? Movado. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K gold "Ermeto" keyless selfwinding purse watch
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,100 - 2,000 / CHF 1,700 - 2,800
C. Rectangular, with alternating stripes. D. Silver with applied Arabic numerals. Gold hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, Patented ?Ermeto? winding device by means of the sliding case. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 61 x 23 mm. (opened)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
First patented by Movado in 1928, the self-winding Ermeto was
an ingenious design that allowed 2 tracks mounted in the case
to actually wind the stem upon its opening and closing.
Advertised by the company for use in sports, business and for
lady's handbags, it was an elegant alternative to the pocket or
wristwatch. Baby Ermetos are the smallest in the Ermeto line
and are most often found in gold-plated silver or in sterling
silver, making 18K gold versions the rarest and most soughtafter.