Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007

LOT 47

?Art Deco? Movado, Ref. 3838. Made in the 1950s. Fine, rare and unusual, rectangular curved, 18K yellow and white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold clasp on a brown cord. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 750 - 1,100

Sold: USD 1,770

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, rounded sides, straight lugs. D. Two-tone silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals. Yellow gold "épée" hands. M. Cal. 105, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 26 x 44 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4-8*

Fair

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-29-01

Good

Lacking elements

HANDS Original