Movado Ermeto Travel Clock, circa 1926
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1926
This Movado Ermeto travel clock is a mechanical, hand-wound timepiece contained within a sliding enclosure. The device measures 33mm by 48mm and is described as a 'Normal-sized' model.
The case, attributed to design by Hugenin Frères, consists of a stainless steel frame finished with red enamel. The silvered dial features luminous Arabic numerals and spade-style hands, complemented by an outer railroad-style minute track. The movement is wound through a crown located at the 12 o'clock position. The caseback bears an engraving of the initials 'W.J.P.'
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Travel clock
- Maker
- Movado
- Handset
- Luminous spade
- Material
- Stainless steel and enamel
- Dimensions
- 33mm x 48mm
- Dial details
- Silvered, Arabic indices, railroad track
- Movement type
- Hand-wound
- Design attribution
- Hugenin Frères
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Visible features
- • Red enamel finish on sliding case exterior • Luminous Arabic numerals on dial • Crown located at 12 o'clock position • Engraved initials W.J.P. on caseback
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The clock features a silvered dial protected by the sliding case. It is marked with Arabic numerals and features a luminous handset in a spade style. An outer railroad-style track is used for minute indications. The timepiece is powered by a hand-wound movement from Movado. The winding mechanism is operated via the crown positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, which is exposed when the sliding case is opened. The dial includes the text 'CHRONOMÈTRE' and 'MOVADO'.
- Case Design and Construction
- The clock is housed in a sliding, portable enclosure designed for travel, measuring 33mm by 48mm. The source identifies this as a 'Normal-sized' model within the Ermeto range. The external housing is constructed from stainless steel and features a red enamel covering on the sliding panels. The case mechanism allows the unit to slide open, revealing the dial and the winding crown situated at the 12 o'clock position. The caseback is marked with an engraving of the initials 'W.J.P.' The source attributes the design of the case to Hugenin Frères, noting that this design dates back to 1926.
- Provenance and Model History
- The Ermeto series was produced by Movado until 1985. The source describes the model as having been produced in four different sizes and designed specifically for transport in purses or bags. The specific example presented here is identified as a vintage model with a design origin linked to 1926. The Ermeto line is described by the source as a collectable horological and industrial design.
Identification
- 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: Date is based on the 1926 case design, not necessarily year of assembly
- Research required: Attribution to Hugenin Frères is cited by the source as a design origin