Movado Polyplan Ref 4009 18k Yellow Gold 1912 Angled Movement Blue Enamel Dial
Movado
For auction is a 1915 Movado Polyplan ref. 4009 18k yellow gold silver enamel dial angled movement 22mm x 55mm oversized manual winding. This very watch auctioned at Christie's in 2008 for $27153! While that might seem an eye popping figure it really is not: these watches are of huge historical importance as well as being still wearable shockingly modern feeling pieces. The reference started in 1912 and was produced through the 1920's; they are among the earliest dedicated wristwatches and have always been vaunted among collectors. To say that the opportunity to buy a reference 4009 is rare is a bit of an understatement: years go by without this reference coming to market. There really isn't a feeling quite like being able to wear a 107 year old watch that looks and feels as good as a modern watch; its like having an original exceptional museum quality painting hanging on a wall in your house.
Ref #: movement no. 401136, case no. 401274
Diameter: 22 mm w/out crown, 22 mm w/crown, 55 mm lug to lug
Lug Width: 16 mm at the lugs tapering to 14 mm (will take a 16 mm strap)
Height: 9 mm
Power-reserve: 34 hours
Water Resistance: N/A
Gram Weight: 40 grams
Movement: Movado angled manual winding highest chronometer grade adjusted and finely finished
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap/Bracelet: Welsbro blue corn pebbled made in Italy high grade strap
Case: 18k yellow gold extra long extremely curved case with crown at 12 o'clock, hinged fold down caseback
Dial: Matte silvered dial with blue enamel track and arabic numerals, some lacquer loss at the top 1/4th of the dial, square subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock
Condition: 80% (8.0 of 10): the dial shows some lacquer loss, the case is very good, and overall for a 108 year old watch it is remarkable, working correctly
Box/Papers: Watch only
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