The Watch
We probably aren’t alone in realising that Movado is a far too low valued watch brand. There are tons of discredited and underestimated watch brands but perhaps Movado is the most forgotten of them all. Especially if you take a look at what they have done in terms of engineering and design. We will only touch a fraction of their achievements but we hope to shed some light on this amazing brand. Movado was founded in 1881 in a small watchmakers shop in Chaux -de-Fonds. The name is sprung from the international language Esperanto and means active.
Specific Information
Object nr: 308
Brand: Movado
Model: Deluxe with engine turned dial. The Deluxe model was a premium offering from Movado and featured an engine-turned dial typically crafted of solid precious metal. The dial seen here features a bright, mirror like finish with applied hour markers and subsidiary seconds.
Year: 1950's
Movement: In-house Movado caliber 115 bumper automatic with 17 jewels
Material: Stainless steel, unpolished case in excellent condition. Case number: A2133441
Original crown: Original unsigned bell-shaped crown
Dimensions: 34.5mm excluding crown
Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather strap with formed endlinks
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Service: Service history is unknown but it keeps time and have long powerreserv
The Condition
The dial of this Movado is amazing with just Light oxidation to the lacquer finish in the upper right zone as well as even spotting to the silver dauphine hour and minute hands. Underneath index six it have the correct "Switzerland" typing.
The case is in a lovely, unpolished condition with sharp edges. There is some small signs of wear at the lugs and caseback, but as you can see, the case is amazing considering the age of this watch.
The crystal (plexi) is in very good condition with just small, small signs of use. This rare watch really is as nice as it looks in the pictures.
Sold "as is"!
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!