Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 13, 2024

LOT 176

MOVADO, SWITZERLAND, ETANCHE, RECTANGULAR HOODED LUGS WATER RESISTANT, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 1,000 - 1,950 / HKD 8,400 - 16,800 / USD 1,100 - 2,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

A very fine and unusual, stainless steel, manual wind rectangular gentleman's wristwatch with special sliding strips on each side for water tightness of the case.Swiss patent 207378. The patent for this new case was registered on 25th August 1938 as Swiss patent CH 207378, and published 31st October 1939.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Movado, Switzerland

Model Etanche

Year Circa 1940

Length 23

Width 33

Signature Dial, case and movement

Biography

Very nice engraving on the caseback mentionning "Paul Frincke for faithful service Sept. 1942 W.J.B.K."