MOVADO, POLYPLAN MODEL REF. 44009, A RARE GOLD CURVED AND RECTANGULAR SHAPED MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH
CASE NUMBER: 401'693
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USD 7,000 - USD 10,000
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Closed: 4 May 2023
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MOVADO, POLYPLAN MODEL REF. 44009, A RARE GOLD CURVED AND RECTANGULAR SHAPED MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH
The Movado Polyplan was launched in 1912 and made in 18K and 14K gold and silver cases, with or without a seconds hand. At the time it was such an expensive watch that apparently only some 1,500 examples were produced.
The plate of the Polyplan 400 caliber movement is angled at both ends to fit into the curved case, the compensation balance is placed under the dial. This placement allowed the use of a larger balance resulting in a more accurate watch. The horizontal section of the plate contains the gear train and barrel, while the setting wheel, stem and crown are located in the upper angled part. Furthermore the Polyplan features a unique regulator arm which can be reached from the back so that the movement does not need to be removed from the case for adjusting.
The Polyplan model is described and illustrated in The Movado History by Fritz von Osterhausen, pp. 34-39, and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mhe, Brunner, fifth edition, p. 43, pl. 62 and p. 224, pl. 432-436.
Previously sold at Christies New York in December 2012 as the property of Property of a Massachusetts Collector on Dec 2012 lot 119 sale 2610
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OVERALL CONDITION: Fair for its age
CASE: Signs of wear with surface scratches through out. Noticeable ding on the corner of the bezel between 11 and 12. The case has been polished in the past
DIAL: Dial has been completely restored, resilvered multiple times and reprinted. Tool marks visible on the applied numerals suggesting they have been removed in the past (possibly during restoration)
MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended.
BUCKLE: With surface scratches
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CASE NUMBER: 401'693MOVADO, POLYPLAN MODEL REF. 44009, A RARE GOLD CURVED AND RECTANGULAR SHAPED MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCHEstimate: USD 7,000 - 10,000
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