Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 13, 2010

LOT 427

Movado ? Yellow Gold Baby Ermeto Movado, No. 585067. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, rectangular, yellow gold "Ermeto" keyless self-winding purse watch. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 4,000

C. Rectangular, with alternating stripes, hinged strut on the back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, gold-rimmed date aperture. Yellow gold alpha 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 26 mm. (opened).


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

First patented by Movado in 1928, the selfwinding 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 sought-after.