Movado Giant Ermeto Pullman Desk Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1937
This Movado Giant Ermeto, identified as a Pullman model, is a rectangular desk clock with an alarm function, produced circa 1937 under movement number 711312. The clock features a protective sliding case cover finished in black lacquer, with an inlaid gold inscription on the exterior reading "Good Luck, 1er Janvier 1938".
The design incorporates a hinged and sprung strut allowing for positioning as a desk timepiece. The internal dial is black with luminous Arabic numerals and a smaller inner alarm setting dial, complemented by luminous tapered steel baton hands. The rhodium-plated movement, which the auction description indicates is an 8-day-going type with 15 jewels, utilizes a straight-line lever escapement, a bimetallic compensation balance, and a Breguet balance spring.
The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. Its dimensions measure 102 by 71 mm when in the closed position.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1937
- Type
- Desk clock
- Maker
- Movado
- Case type
- Pullman
- Dimensions
- 102 x 71 mm (closed)
- Escapement
- Straight-line lever
- Inscription
- Good Luck, 1er Janvier 1938
- Serial number
- 711312
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
- Movement description
- Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The internal dial is black and follows a square layout. It features luminous Arabic numerals for the main time indication. A smaller, secondary chapter ring is positioned in the center of the dial for the purpose of setting the alarm function. The time is indicated by luminous steel tapered baton hands. The auction description notes the presence of hairlines on the dial surface, which is classified as having enamel and various types of decoration. The signature "Movado" is present on the dial.
- Visible features
- • Sliding case cover • Inlaid gold inscription on lacquer • Luminous Arabic numerals • Hinged and sprung strut
- Movement and Signatures
- The internal movement is rhodium-plated and features fausses cotes decoration. It is a 15-jewel mechanism capable of an 8-day power reserve. The technical specifications of the escapement include a straight-line lever escapement, a bimetallic compensation balance, and a Breguet balance spring. The auction description confirms that the dial, case, and movement are all signed by the manufacturer. The case also bears an individual serial number, 711312.
- Case and External Features
- The clock is housed in a rectangular casing featuring sliding covers that fully encase the movement when closed. These covers are finished in black lacquer. The exterior of the front cover displays a decorative gold inlay forming the inscription "Good Luck, 1er Janvier 1938," signifying the date of January 1, 1938. A structural component of the casing includes a hinged and sprung strut. This mechanism allows the clock to be propped up for desk use. When closed, the object measures 102 by 71 mm. The auction description identifies this specifically as a Pullman model, which was produced by Movado as the largest size variation of the Ermeto series designed for use as a desk clock.
Identification
- Serial number
- 711312
- 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: Requires mechanical overhaul per auction report
- Research required: Possible hairlines on dial enamel