Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 283
Mido, No. 261694, 1930's. Very fine and rare 10K gold filled gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a Bugatti radiator-grill.
HKD 31,000 - 35,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000
C. two body, shaped, polished, hinged back, at twelve o'clock, a silver blank medaillon, mobile lugs, top winder. , D. grey with the grill design, applied gold Arabic numerals. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 8 3 /4 ." rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 12 |
Worn |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-5-04 |
Fair Poor HANDS Later |
Notes
In 1927, the Mido Factory launched this model on the market,
proposing to the various Automobile Clubs to stamp their logo,
the brand of their vehicles or their monograms in one or more
colour s on their Mido driver's watch, against payment of a
slightly higher price. Car manufacturers and Automobile
Associations took advantage of this novelty though, in
automobile circles, this model was soon called The Bugatti Watch.