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circa 1953, model 2777, the signed circular cream coloured dial, 30mm diameter, with gold coloured alternate batons and Arabic numerals, gold coloured hands, centre sweep and inner rotating date setting disc, signed fully jewelled mechanical crown wind movement decorated with 'The Côtes de Genève', calibre P810/A, number 821905, with date setting pusher within the crown, case, 33mm diameter, verso snap on, numbered 579500, interior liveried, to an aftermarket brown leather strap with pin buckleFootnote: Built for less than three years - from 1952-1954 - this unusual 'calendar date' model possesses a special characteristic: a calendar feature activated through a "hidden" pusher.Rather than having a traditional date window on the dial, the watch features a marker on a rotating disk that points to the date in the same style as their legendary 'Memovox' alarm watch, introduced in the previous year. Instead of needing to make the appropriate number of rotations with the hands to set the date, each press of the pusher built into the crown advances the dial by one day.The 'P' prefix to the calibre number indicates that the movement is shock protected, but because this model was produced for such a short amount of time, nobody is quite sure whether it has a 'real' name - it appears simply to be known as 'the calendar date', and even the advertisements of the time refer to it simply as "montre calendrier".Looking like the Memovox model (because of the central disc), but much rarer, this watch is now a much sought after collector's item.Condition report: Crystal: Overall in good condition, with some light surface scratches and minor nicks as to be expected.Dial: Overall in good condition, a little dirty but with no obvious signs of damage. Some very minor spotting around the numerals and around the edge and the centre of the calendar disc. Hands in good condition with some very minor spotting, viewable under magnification.Movement: In working order, though not tested for timekeeping. Crown engages and disengages as it should, and the hands move freely in both directions. Calendar advance button fully operational. Movement winds smoothly.Case: Overall in good condition, with some light surface scratches and minor nicks as to be expected.Misc: Aftermarket strap appears to be a recent addition with only minor wear.

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