Mido developed its famous driver’s watches in 1925 and 1926 and patented these watch cases and certain dials inspired by the automobiles of the era, notably Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Hispano-Suiza, Rolls-Royce, and Talbot.

This Mido watch is one of the brand’s icons, a gold-plated wristwatch from the 1930s designed in the shape of a car radiator grille. The asymmetrical case measures 25 x 37 mm, features hinged lugs topped with a blank crest, and bears on the back the inscriptions “MIDO. Swiss Made. Gold Plated. DEPOSE.” The winding crown is shaped like a radiator cap. The grey dial, manufactured by Stern Frères in Geneva, resembles a radiator grille with painted Arabic numerals and gilt Breguet-style hands. The watch is powered by a 10 ½ ligne mechanical movement with 15 jewels and 3 adjustments. Case, dial, and movement are signed MIDO. It is fitted with a leather strap and original pin buckle.

Dimensions: 25 x 37 mm

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