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Movado 14 KT Gold Manual Wristwatch Circa 1935
You’re bidding on an attractive, desirable and very well-preserved Movado circa 1935s made in Switzerland. This watch has just come back from my watch maker and is therefore in a perfect working condition.
Dial: Gold Coloured dial with blue Arabic numerals, outer five minutes and subsidiary seconds at the 6. The dial is signed “L.M Lilpop”. (See History below)
Case: 14KT Gold case with 2 lugs and manual wind. The inside of the case shows engraving of the 14KT Mevado hand Logo and is numbered 0532459.
Movement: The all original fifteen jewels Movado movement is in excellent condition, running well, and keeping good time, however we cannot guarantee its accuracy due to the age of the watch. It is signed: “15 fifteen jewels- Swiss Made Movado”.
Lug to Lug: 29 mm. Band Width: 10 mm. Total Weight:24gr
Signed: Movado - Diameter: 29 mm - Swiss made - Circa 1935
History: L.M. Lilpop refers to a historic Warsaw-based jeweller and watch retailer associated with the prominent Lilpop family, active in Poland from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. The family established a reputation for craftsmanship as early as 1789, later expanding into luxury goods, including fine watches and jewellery. By the late 19th and early 20th century, L.M. Lilpop operated as a prestigious retailer in Warsaw, supplying high-quality timepieces from leading Swiss manufacturers.

Like many respected retailers of the period, Lilpop often had its name printed on watch dials, signifying both the point of sale and a mark of quality. Watches bearing the L.M. Lilpop signature were typically produced by established Swiss makers and retailed through the firm’s shop, reflecting the common practice of co-branding between manufacturers and prominent jewellers.

The business remained active until the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, which disrupted many longstanding European firms. Today, the L.M. Lilpop name adds historical context and regional significance to vintage watches, linking them to a well-regarded retailer within Warsaw’s pre-war luxury trade.
As passionate collectors and enthusiasts, we are always looking to purchase pocket watches in any condition, working or not, valuing their history, craftsmanship, and unique stories. With over 35 years’ experience, we offer expert appraisal and competitive prices—please contact us for more information.

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