J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art

J.E. Caldwell by Mimo Art

Creator: J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Manual Wind
Style: Art Deco
Place of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1930-1939
Date of Manufacture: 1930s
Condition: Excellent 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.

FACTORY / HOUSE: Mimo for J. E. Caldwell
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930s
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 1.25 X 1.50 Inches or Length 41cm X Width 32cm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber MIMO
DIAL / HANDS: Original with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a truly unique watch from the 1930s produced for the renowned house of Caldwell, one of Americas oldest jewelry companies. The case is done in solid gold with a Japanese mountain theme. The workmanship is excellent and so is the overall condition. Mimo was founded by Otto Graef around 1889, MIMO is an acronym for Manufacture Internationale de Montres en Or. In 1928 Otto Graef bought the Girard Perregaux Watch Company which is now renowned worldwide. In the 1930s and 40s Mimo was marketed in Europe and Perregaux was marketed in America. Eventually though the company decided to develop the Perregaux brand universally. Mimo was eventually phased out but today remains legendary for its innovations and historical significance.
Condition Report: See Description