MOVADO | TWO PURSE WATCHES WITH DATE, ONE RETAILED BY CARTIER CIRCA 1955, ERMETO

MOVADO

TWO PURSE WATCHES WITH DATE, ONE RETAILED BY CARTIER
CIRCA 1955, ERMETO

• Movements: manual movements wound via opening and closing the covers
• Dials: silvered, applied Arabic numerals and faceted baton indexes, apertures for date, signed Cartier and Movado
• Cases: 1st; rectangular gold-filled, applied leather covers, hinged strut, signed Movado Factories Switzerland, No. 577 450 5817, 2nd; gold case, engine-turned covers
(2 pieces)

lengths closed 40mm, widths 26mm

Condition Report:
Cartier -
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing, date advancing
Dial: in good condition, Cartier signature with spotting
Case: scuffs to the metal and leather covers. Stamped - Metal Dore
Movado -
Movement: running at the time of cataloguing and date advancing.
Dial: very small spots visible at 5 and 8 o'clock
Case: light scuffs but overall in good condition

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Provenance:
L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory nos. WA 131-06 and WA 132-06