Watch : 1940s ‘new Old Stock’ Mimo Wrist Watch

The watch has a good quality hand-winding movement, signed Mimo Fab Suisse, which is working nicely. Mimo (Manufacture Internationale de Montres Or) was founded in 1918 by Otto Graef, a German born watch maker who emigrated to La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The Graef family went on to buy, and subsequently rescue, the watch brand Girard Perregaux This particular watch measures 25mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 31mm high. Originally designed as a man's watch, it could be worn by either a lady or a man. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, as is the slightly convex lens. The signed dial is in super original condition with original hands, a small subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. The watch retains its original suede strap. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.