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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 217

Mido, No. 175959, 1930's. Very fine and rare gold filled gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a radiator-grill.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,385

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, at twelve o' clock, a polychrome enamelled medaillon bearing three lions in a yellow escutcheon on a red background, mobile wire lugs, top winder. D. grey with the grill design, applied gold Arabic numerals. "Lance" gold hands. M. 8 3/4"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 14-35

Damaged

To be restored
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted

Notes

The Mido Factory, in 1927, introduced this model of wristwatch on the market, proposing to the various Automobile Clubs to stamp their logo, the brand of their vehicles, their armories or monograms in one or multi-colours on their Mido watch, against payment of a slightly higher price.