Movado Ermeto Travel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1940s-1950s
This Movado Ermeto travel clock features a manual winding movement, specifically the Movado caliber 150MN, which contains 17 jewels. The timepiece is housed in a .925 silver case and includes a cover finished in black lizard leather.
The dial is black with Arabic numerals for the hours and an outer white ring for the minutes, marked with "Switzerland" at the bottom. The hands are designed in the Dauphine style, and the second hand features an arrow pointer. The case back is engraved with the serial number "1241 – 207 M". The piece measures 49mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, and 33mm in length including the lugs.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Travel clock
- Brand
- Movado
- Length
- 33mm
- Diameter
- 49mm
- Material
- .925 silver
- Movement
- Manual winding Movado caliber 150MN, 17 jewels
- Serial number
- 1241 – 207 M
- Estimated date
- 1940s or 1950s
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is powered by a manual winding movement identified as the Movado caliber 150MN. While specific testing data is not provided, the auction description reports the condition as good, relying on the internal construction and serial number for the approximate period assessment.
- Dial and Hands
- The square dial is finished in black and incorporates Arabic gray numerals for the hour markers. An outer white ring indicates the minute track. The dial bears the Movado name and is marked "Switzerland" at the base, identifying it as a Swiss-market model. The hands are styled in the Dauphine pattern. A central second hand is present, which is distinguished by an arrow-shaped tip. The aesthetic of the dial is noted for its patina.
- Visible features
- • Black lizard leather cover • Dauphine-style hands with arrow-tipped second hand • Engraved serial number on the case back • Black dial with Arabic hour numerals
- Case and Exterior Design
- The clock is housed in a .925 silver case, paired with a protective cover wrapped in black lizard leather. The case features a decorative winding crown. The overall dimensions are recorded as 49mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, with a total length of 33mm when including the lugs. The back of the silver case is marked with the specific engraving "1241 – 207 M". The design follows the Movado Ermeto configuration, which was first introduced in 1926. The exterior condition is reported as good, though no original box or papers are present.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1241 – 207 M
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Precise manufacturing date is estimated by the source rather than verified
- Research required: Condition of the internal mechanism is not detailed