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1086
Mido
Ref. 2911
Multifort Datometer Grand Luxe
A fine yellow gold wristwatch with center seconds and date
Estimate
HK$15,500–23,500•︎
€1,700–2,600
$2,000–3,000
Sold For
HK$6,250
Manufacturer
Mido
Year
Circa 1950s
Reference No
2911
Case No
1’222’911
Model Name
Multifort Datometer Grand Luxe
Material
14K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. D 917, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Gold plated buckle
Dimensions
34mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Full-Cataloguing
First launched in the 1940’s, the Mido Datometer housed the caliber D 917 featuring a bumper rotor. An effort to circumvent Rolex's patent on what is now known as the "traditional" rotor, this particular rotor moves on a 180 degrees arc before being stopped by springs.