Ermeto Triple Calendar

A wonderfully inventive Movado Ermeto dating to approximately the 1940s, combining a triple calendar and moon phase with the ingenious sliding case for which the model is known. Designed as a compact travel or purse watch, the Ermeto winds its manual movement through the simple action of opening and closing its protective covers.

The warm patinated dial is packed with detail: a blue peripheral date track indicated by a red-tipped pointer hand, separate day and month apertures, and a moon phase display at 3 o'clock. Luminous Arabic numerals markers with triangles at 12/6 o’clock, while the blued calendar numerals add a lively contrast to the aged dial.

Its metal body is fitted with cream-colored, textured outer covers displaying an extensive crackled surface, darkened areas, and losses to the finish. The resulting appearance has considerable vintage character, although whether the crackling was originally decorative or developed through age is unconfirmed. A small folding metal stand on the reverse allows the watch to be propped upright for use as a miniature desk or bedside clock.

Calendar adjustments are made through recessed pushers along the case, while a small decorated crown provides an additional point of interest. The underside bears Movado Factory Switzerland markings.

A delightful piece of mechanical ingenuity, equally interesting as a travel watch or displayed on a desk.