CIRCA: 1915
CASE MATERIAL: 14k yellow gold
DIMENSIONS: 54.2 mm x 22.4 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Brown CROCODILE leather strap
DIAL: Silvered with applied Breguet numerals
MOVEMENT: Cal. 400 rectangular curved mechanical movement with both ends angled downwards, manual-winding
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Associated pin buckle

This lot has been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lot be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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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