Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 8

Movado, Tempus Fugit (Time Flies), Swiss. Made circa 1960. Fine and unusual 8-day going brass and Lucite ball clock. Accompanied by its original fitted box. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 700 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,320

C. Lucite globe halved to allow for the rotating of the two sections for hour and minute indications mounted on a brass post. D. Black painted Roman numerals for the hours and black painted Arabic numerals for the minutes. Single black hand for time read-out. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance. Dial, case and movement signed. Case and movement numbered. Height 16.5 cms.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original