vintage watch Catalogue General MIDO 1920's International-French HISTORY

Description: ..from MIDO History (Mido, from Spanish «measure»)1918 Mr. Georges Schaeren, an ingenious Swiss watchmaker, founded MIDO G. Schaeren & Co.From the start, brand became synonymous with technical innovation and timeless designs 1920 Elegant women’s watches with colored enameled shaped cases and modern straps, as well as visually attractive timepieces for gentlemen, rapidly achieved the image required for the new brand name.MIDO found a market in the flourishing automotive market, producing watches in the shape of radiator grills of a wide range of brands, so that automotive fans were able to express their passion in places where they couldn't take their four wheels. 1926-1932 Ettore Bugatti ordered six series of watches from Mido, with its dial in the shape of a horseshoe grille and its red enameled logo with the initials "EB"While he ordered watches with leather straps for the latter, 1929 he earmarked an entirely gold model for his personal use Out of other 130 registered models, this early days, could be the 1st General Mido Catalogue, includes the 1st 9 series of “Montres de l’Automobiliste - Formes Radiateurs”, 'Car Radiator Grille Motorists watches', made for brands such Minerva - Delage - Excelsior - Farman - Opel - Lincoln - Buick and universal. Lately the 'Radiator family' has been expanded to Alfa Romeo - Benz - Bugatti - Chevrolet - Chrysler - Citroën - De Dion Bouton - Fiat - Ford - Hispano Suiza - Lancia - Lincoln - Peugeot - Pic Pic - Rolls Royce - Talbot. The most of the Radiator cases were made in silver or gold.Radiator models are highly prized by not only vintage watch collectors, but car collectors as well SHIPPING note: Official delivery time does not include state and religious holidays and unexpected customs procedure/retention. The customer need to be prepared for the possible elongated procedure or refrain from this purchase in advance. 1st class packing ITEM DESCRIPTION notes - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE You can approach to our items and explanations with trust and bid with confidence. Everything I sell is 100% guaranteed to be as described and photographed. I’m trying to give just details and facts, so no need for reading between the lines. However, the buyer is not obligated to trust my description and agree with my honest opinion. Therefore HD photos are always taken of the item you are bidding for, with care to clearly show any defect and represent a real item condition closest as possible. PLEASE ENLARGE PHOTOS AND MAKE YOUR OWN JUDGE ABOUT THE ITEM. CAREFUL READ AND EXAMINATION OF THE IMAGES WITH ASKING ANY QUESTION PRIOR THE BID, IS OF THE MUTUAL INTEREST AND WILL PREVENT ANY MISUNDERSTANDING. Every question will be patiently answered. Thank you for the consideration. daubay & deralteuhrmacher are the IDs of the same long time member

Price: 750 USD

Location: Belgrade

End Time: 2025-02-12T13:53:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.9 USD