Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 4
Movado Giant Ermeto - Pullman Movado, retailed by Udall & Ballou. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large rectangular, 8 day-going stainless steel and snakeskin "Ermeto" desk clock.
USD 500 - 700
EUR 350 - 500 / CHF 550 - 750
Sold: USD 1,080
C. Rectangular, with applied snakeskin. D. Silver with luminous Arabic numerals subsidiary dial for constant seconds. Luminous steel hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Case numbered. Dim. 153 x 72 mm. (opened)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Notes
The Ermeto, originally designed as a travel watch to be
placed either in a gentleman?s waistcoat or a lady?s handbag,
was available in multiple finishes (gold, leather, enamel)
and multiple sizes. The Pullman referred to the largest of all
models to be used as a desk clock.