This would have been a very expensive, high quality cocktail watch from Movado for a high society lady.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the hallmark on the inside of the hinged case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed as it was imported in 1919. The watch could be earlier than 1919, but the first world war means that was unlikely.
CONDITION
All the ingredients are there for a high end timepiece, so we will start with the one you don’t normally see. The hinged case back opens to reveal a watch movement that was adjusted for four positions, which was very high end. The train jewels are also set into golden chantons, which you hardly ever see. The entire movement is nicely decorated, and is running well. The rear of the case is stamped for 18k yellow gold, but the diamonds are set into a white metal bezel (likely to be either white gold or platinum, but we can not guarantee that as it is not hallmarked). There are 29 diamonds in all, and they do add the sparkle as they should. The dial is original ad a bit faded, and doesn’t feature any brand name which was not uncommon back then. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 22.9 mm
Width without crown 21.6 mm
Between lugs 12 mm
Lug to lug length 22.4 mm
Case Thickness 6.2 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 150mm/6 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.