Movado

A miniature pink gold open-faced keyless lapel pin watch, Circa 1935

Dial: silvered Caliber: cal. 65 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: 14k pink, snap on case back and an associated 14k pink gold lapel pin in the form of a bow-tied arrow Case number: 72'182 Size: 18 x 15 mm, brooch is approximately 46 x 23 mm Signed: case, dial and movementConsigned by the family of the original owner, this Movado pin or broach watch is a rare, unusual, and charming find. Rendered in 14k yellow gold and depicting a ribbon bow wrapped around an arrow, the pin itself is artfully made and well-sized for a man’s lapel. The Movado-signed dial hangs from the bow and is oriented “upside down” to onlookers for ease of time-telling by the wearer. Inside beats the manually-wound and Swiss-made Movado caliber 65, boasting 17 jewels and the brand’s signature “scalloped” train bridge architecture.