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Movado 18 Karat Solid Gold Ermeto Date Travel Pocket Watch, circa 1950s

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ermeto (Hermetic) METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Brushed Silver Dial / Sword Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare and unique watch was produced by the legendary house of Movado. The name, Ermeto means hermetic in Esperanto. When you open and close it the watch is wound up. It is hand constructed and the entire case is Engine Turned by a machine invented by Breguet 200 years ago.
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    Switzerland
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    1950's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
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    Seller: R6661stDibs: LU422311087092

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