Importantes Montres de Collection

Geneva, May 15, 2011

LOT 132

Mido - The Suite of Hearts Montre de Poker Mido, Swiss. Made circa 1943. Unusual, silver-metal and lacquer, keyless purse watch decorated with the suite of hearts playing cards. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 800 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,750

C. Circular, brushed silver-metal band, polished bezel, channel decorated with black lacquer and 12 heart playing cards, recessed winder, transparent back. D. Black with silver outer minute track, the King of Hearts playing card at 12. Steel epee hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

An identical watch is illustrated in: Histoire et Technique de La Montre Suisse, Jaquet & Chapuis, 1945, pl. 156.