Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997
LOT 126
Mido, Swiss, No. 252267, circa 1927. Fine and rare 18K gold keyless dress watch designed as an automobile radiator, from a very limited series specially made for a German Automobile Club.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. Three body, massive, designed as a radiator, applied with a small enamel plaque painted the logo of the Club. D. Oxidised silver, decorated in a honeycomb pattern with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "trefle" hands. M. 15 "' , rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 62 x 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: B |
Fair |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-51 |
As new Partially reprinted |
Notes
Mido produced limited series of wrist and pocket watches designed
as automobile radiators of different brands, at the request of several
Automobile Clubs.