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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 356

Movado, "Polyplan" Chronomètre,Ref. 4009. Production of this reference started in 1912. Patented on June 7, 1912.Very fine and rare, large, rectangular curved, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, top winder, extended lugs. D. matte silver with radium-coated painted radial Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds square dial. "Spade" skeleton radium-coated blued steel hands. M. Swiss Patent, June 7, 1912, Cal. 400, tonneau and curved, both ends of movement plate angled downwards by 25°, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 4 adjusments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 56 mm.