A silver-gilt and shagreen covered manually wound travelling watch with sliding covers and original bakelite fitted presentation case. Movado’s Ermeto models were designed to be used with or without a chain and could simply be placed in a pocket or bag. The name Ermeto was derived from the Greek meaning ‘sealed’ and emphasized the model’s resistance to dirt and moisture. Huguenin Frères of Le Locle developed the Ermeto’sdesign which was patented in Germany on 12th October, 1926 under DRP no. 443 555 – this patent number appears to the left of the inside case back of the present watch. Note this one is missing its glass and is NOTguaranteed to work. Width when closed: 48m Width when opened: 73mm Height: 33mm

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