The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 202

Movado, Swiss, circa 1940.Very fine, Montre de sac, 18K gold and enamel Ermeto, patented, small extensible keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, yellow gold, polished with azure and black champlevé enamelled decoration in a geometrical pattern. D. Frosted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold "cathedrales" hands.M. 6''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto extensible winding device by sliding the case open and close.Signed on the case and movement.Dim. 41 x 23 mm.