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Movado Ermeto Travel Clock

Partially verified

This Movado Ermeto travel clock is a mechanical, hand-wound timepiece contained within a sliding enclosure. The device measures 33mm by 48mm and is described as a 'Normal-sized' model. The case, attributed to design by Hugenin Frères, consists of a stainless steel frame finished with red enamel. The silvered dial features luminous Arabic numerals and spade-style hands, complemented by an outer railroad-style minute track. The movement is wound through a crown located at the 12 o'clock position. The caseback bears an engraving of the initials 'W.J.P.'

Frontal view of the Movado Ermeto travel clock with the enamel case partially slid open to reveal the dial.
Frontal view of the Movado Ermeto travel clock with the enamel case partially slid open to reveal the dial. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Clock · Travel clock
Maker / attribution
Movado
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1926
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Design and Construction

The clock is housed in a sliding, portable enclosure designed for travel, measuring 33mm by 48mm. The source identifies this as a 'Normal-sized' model within the Ermeto range. The external housing is constructed from stainless steel and features a red enamel covering on the sliding panels.

The case mechanism allows the unit to slide open, revealing the dial and the winding crown situated at the 12 o'clock position. The caseback is marked with an engraving of the initials 'W.J.P.' The source attributes the design of the case to Hugenin Frères, noting that this design dates back to 1926.

Evidence for this section
  • “Measuring 33MM x 48MM, this Normal-sized model features a stainless steel enclosure covered in gorgeous red enamel.”
  • “Fitted to a case designed by Hugenin Frères in 1926”
  • “the caseback itself is beautifully engraved with the initials”

Dial and Timekeeping

The clock features a silvered dial protected by the sliding case. It is marked with Arabic numerals and features a luminous handset in a spade style. An outer railroad-style track is used for minute indications.

The timepiece is powered by a hand-wound movement from Movado. The winding mechanism is operated via the crown positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, which is exposed when the sliding case is opened. The dial includes the text 'CHRONOMÈTRE' and 'MOVADO'.

Evidence for this section
  • “The silvered dial features an outer 'railroad' minute track, luminous Arabic indices, and a luminous 'spade' handset”
  • “Inside is a hand-wound movement from Movado, which is wound via the 12 o'clock crown”

Provenance and Model History

The Ermeto series was produced by Movado until 1985. The source describes the model as having been produced in four different sizes and designed specifically for transport in purses or bags.

The specific example presented here is identified as a vintage model with a design origin linked to 1926. The Ermeto line is described by the source as a collectable horological and industrial design.

Evidence for this section
  • “the mechanical Ermeto was produced until 1985”
  • “Available in four different sizes, it was designed to be carried in a purse or other bag”
  • “the Ermeto is a timeless example of excellent horological and industrial design.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date of this individual movement?
  • Does the 'W.J.P.' engraving correspond to a known historical owner or original retailer mark?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Movado Ermeto Travel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMovado“vintage Ermeto travel clock from Movado”
Design attributionHugenin Frères“Fitted to a case designed by Hugenin Frères in 1926”
Dimensions33mm x 48mm“Measuring 33MM x 48MM”
MaterialStainless steel and enamel“features a stainless steel enclosure covered in gorgeous red enamel”
Movement typeHand-wound“Inside is a hand-wound movement from Movado”
Dial detailsSilvered, Arabic indices, railroad track“The silvered dial features an outer 'railroad' minute track, luminous Arabic indices”
HandsetLuminous spade“luminous 'spade' handset”

Visible details

  • Red enamel finish on sliding case exterior
  • Luminous Arabic numerals on dial
  • Crown located at 12 o'clock position
  • Engraved initials W.J.P. on caseback

Research qualifications

  • Date is based on the 1926 case design, not necessarily year of assembly
  • Attribution to Hugenin Frères is cited by the source as a design origin

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record f3ab030312

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