Important Collector's Wristwatches,Po...
Grand Havana Room, Mar 24, 2004
LOT 127
Mido, No. 155192. Produced in the 1930s.Very fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch in the shape of a radiator grill.
USD 5,500 - 7,500
EUR 4,300 - 5,800
Sold: USD 6,670
C. two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, at 12 a medallion with the initials "ACS?. D. "guilloché" silver with painted Arabic numer-alson an outer plain reserve. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 5 x 8???, oval, maillechort, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement,cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 15 x 22 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
This model was launched by the Mido Factory in 1927. Mido offered, for an additional fee, to feature the logo, the vehicle brand, orrthe monogram of major Automobile Clubs, in one or more colors, on their watch. Car manufacturers and the Automobile Associationstook advantage of this novel offer and very soon, in automobile circles, this model was referred to as the Bugatti Watch.