Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 514

MOVADO GIANT ERMETO - PULLMAN Movado, No. 711312. Made circa 1937. Fine and rare, large rectangular, 8 day-going gold-inlaid black lacquered "Ermeto" desk clock with alarm. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 2,200 / EUR 850 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 2,000

C. Rectangular, with sliding covers overlaid with black lacquer, the front inlaid with gold inscription "Good Luck, 1er Janvier 1938", hinged and sprung strut. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, inner alarm setting dial. Luminous steel tapered baton 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. 102 x 71 mm. (closed)


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

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 fi nishes (gold, leather, enamel) and multiple sizes. The Pullman referred to the largest of all models to be used as a desk clock.