Swiss 14 carat gold open faced keyless pocket watch Circa 1940
- Kenmerk
- BB1007
- Diameter
- 46 mm
- Estimate
- € 1.000 - 1.750
- Price sold
- € 600
Gold lever watch
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A Swiss 14 carat gold open faced keyless pocket watch made by Movado in La Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1940. The adjusted movement with a Swiss lever escapement and 17 jewels. Silvered sector dial with Roman and baton hour markers, an outer minute track and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The polished case is monogrammed on the reverse and with the presentation inscription Sid to David 50th Birthday Aug. 13, 1942 on the inner back. Dial signed Movado Switzerland, case numbered twice, movement and case signed Movado Factories Switzerland. Comes with the original presentation box.
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A Swiss 14 carat gold open faced keyless pocket watch made by Movado in La Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1940. The adjusted movement with a Swiss lever escapement and 17 jewels. Silvered sector dial with Roman and baton hour markers, an outer minute track and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The polished case is monogrammed on the reverse and with the presentation inscription Sid to David 50th Birthday Aug. 13, 1942 on the inner back. Dial signed Movado Switzerland, case numbered twice, movement and case signed Movado Factories Switzerland. Comes with the original presentation box.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Signed: Movado Factories Switzerland
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In 1881, Achille Ditesheim started a workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds with six watchmakers to make pocket watches. In 1886, his brothers Léopold and Isidore joined the company, which was then renamed LAI Ditesheim. Around 1900, LAI Ditesheim began making wristwatches.
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Signed: Movado Factories Switzerland
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In 1881, Achille Ditesheim started a workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds with six watchmakers to make pocket watches. In 1886, his brothers Léopold and Isidore joined the company, which was then renamed LAI Ditesheim. Around 1900, LAI Ditesheim began making wristwatches.
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In 1905, the company built a new production facility and registered the name Movado, which means “always in motion” in Esperanto.
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In 1912, Movado introduced the Polyplan, followed by the Ermeto case watch in 1926. In 1924, Movado opened its first agency in New York. The company produced many types of calendar watches, mainly in gold cases.
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In 1912, Movado introduced the Polyplan, followed by the Ermeto case watch in 1926. In 1924, Movado opened its first agency in New York. The company produced many types of calendar watches, mainly in gold cases.
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In 1969, Mondia, Zenith and Movado formed a partnership. Watches with the new El Primero automatic chronograph caliber were signed by either Movado or Zenith. The El Primero was only 6.5 mm thick, with a ball bearing rotor and a high frequency balance wheel running at 36,000 A/h. It came in different cases and dial styles, signed by both Zenith and Movado. Because of the partnership with Zenith, the company moved its headquarters to Le Locle in 1971.
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In 1983, Movado became part of Movado Group, Inc. At the end of 2003, the group also acquired the well known manufacturer Ebel.
Signed: Movado Factories Switzerland
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