Movado for Udall and Ballou Slide Travel Clock conversion

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This is a possibly unique conversion of a vintage Movado travel clock/ purse clock into a bangle wristwatch. We date manufacture of this wonderful art deco timepiece to c. 1925. Made by Movado Factories (Movado), in 935 silver , case stamped as Pat Pending, the case slides open to reveal the clock, which is powered by a Manually wound 17 jewel movement. The dial is signed Udall and Ballou. Udall & Ballou were a leading jeweller headquartered on 5th Avenue New York (from 1888-1949). They directly competed against Tiffany & co and Cartier to attract the preeminent New Yorkers, known for being avantgarde, embracing fashion and are considered to have peak following during the Roaring Twenties, when this timepiece was created. Movado was, in period, one of the leading lights in watchmaking, allowing its pieces to be signed by the best jewellers in town, U&B, Tiffany and Cartier included. The bracelet is later , bespoke, hallmarked silver 925 (lion passant) and fitted to the clock. Given the slide opening of the clock, it may easily accommodated a larger wrist than when closed, which is for a wrist c.155mm. Total weight, 80.99g. Please note there is reflection of our photographer's camera in some images, this is not a stain or damage to the case, we do not edit photographs.