Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 14, 2006
LOT 187
?Ermeto? Cartier, made by Movado, circa 1950. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold self-winding "Ermeto" keyless purse watch.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: USD 3,068
C. Rectangular, engine-turned and polished. D. Two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic and dot indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. 10''', caliber 150MN, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring. Patented winding device activated by opening and closing the case. Dial signed Cartier. movement signed Movado. Dim. 45 x 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The Ermeto system may be considered self-winding because the
watch is wound automatically as it is opened and closed.