Mido New York World's Fair 1939 Staybrite Steel Watch

BRAND:                           Mido

MODEL:                           World’s Fair

CASE MATERIAL:            Staybrite

CASE MEASURES:          27 x 34 mm

MOVEMENT:                   Manual

FUNCTIONS:                   Time

CONDITION:                    Unpolished

A rare Mido New York World's Fair watch in stainless steel, crafted circa 1939 to commemorate the New York World's Fair and exhibited within the Swiss Pavilion. The unpolished case is stamped "Rustless Steel" and "Staybrite," with grooved edges resembling a postage stamp, retaining its original fitted glass crystal and hand-wound movement.

The silvered dial is unlike any other, incorporating a stylized depiction of the fair's iconic Trylon and Perisphere. The Perisphere is cleverly integrated into the subsidiary seconds register, while the letters of WORLD'S FAIR circle the perimeter as hour markers, each separated by a dot.

Fitted with what we believe to be its original leather strap and period plated buckle, this watch offers a remarkable connection to one of the most celebrated international exhibitions of the twentieth century.

Based on our research, examples of this reference appear exceptionally uncommon. We have also created a video exploring its details, titled "Mido New York World's Fair Vintage Steel Rare Watch 1939" on YouTube.

Far from an ordinary watch, it is the sort of piece that appeals as much to collectors of history and design as it does to watch enthusiasts.

7 mm thick case.

514715

Mido caliber 240, 17 jewels manual wind movement.

Original fitted glass crystal

Period correct leather strap.

Plated tang buckle.

19 mm lug width.

Female spring bars.

Modeled on 6 inch wrist.

ID 306991264166