Swiss silver unusual Art Deco lever dress watch Circa 1930

Form watch with enamelled drop shaped case
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An unusual Art Deco dress watch with enamelled drop shaped case, made by Mido in Solothurn, Switzerland, circa 1930. The numbered and asymmetric case was crafted from silver and it has a band overlaid with opaque blue enamel, a black enamel triangular bow, a back decorated with black and blue enamel stripes and a winding crown set with a cabochon blue stone. The silvered dial features Breguet hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and attractive Art Deco hands. The numbered movement is fitted with a lever escapement, 15 jewels and three adjustments.
The case, dial and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 55 g
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Signed: Mido, Swiss made
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Mido
Mido’s history is defined by its rapid evolution from a 1918 startup into a global leader in waterproof and automatic timepieces. Founded by Georges Schaeren, the brand name is taken from the Spanish phrase “Yo mido” (meaning “I measure”).