Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...
New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998
LOT 351
Mido, No. 200375, 1920's. Very fine and rare silver gentleman's wristwatch, in the shape of a radiator grill.
USD 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 5,750
C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs, top winder. D. "guilloche" grey silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, under the 12, small silver medallion bearing the signature. "Alpha" silver hands. M. 8 3/4"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |
Notes
A similar watch is published in Signoo del Tempo, p. 334.
In 1927, the Mido Factory, launched this watch model on the
Market, proposing to the various Automobile Clubs to stamp
their logo, the brand of their vehicles and more their
monograms, in one or more colours; on their Mido driver's
watch, against payment of a slightly higher price. The Bugatti
car manufacture took advantage of this novelty, and very soon
in automobile circles, this model became known as The Bugatti
watch.