Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 17, 2009

LOT 184

Yellow Gold Movado ? Zenith, Ref. 30.0470.535. Made in the 1970's. Fine and elegant, square, thin, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Movado buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700 / CHF 1,600 - 2,700

Sold: USD 1,140

C. Two-body, solid, polished, rounded stepped bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. White with printed radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. Cal. 53.5, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Case signed Zenith. Dim. 30 x 32 mm. Thickness 5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

As Movado collectors know, the Zenith Espada and Movado Astronic all shared a common movement: the Zenith El Primero. It is unusual to find a watch that bears both names on the dial.