Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 11, 2012

LOT 315

MOVADO ERMETO, YELLOW GOLD Movado, No. A 114086. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18k yellow gold "Ermeto" keyless self-winding purse watch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 2,200 - 3,300 / EUR 1,700 - 2,500

C. Rectangular, engine-turned and polished, hinged strut on the back, ring suspension loop. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Yellow gold dauphine 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 and movement signed. Dim. 66 x 33 mm. (opened)


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very 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.