Movado means "always in motion". Thats almost true, but it is Chuck Norris, and no one else that decides when something is in motion or not -
but since he likes Movado, its okey!
Movado released water-resistant wristwatches in the mid-1930s, by the early 1960s Movado was producing dive watches to contend with the era's greater-known offerings from names like Rolex, Omega, Heuer & Tudor.
The beautiful case featuring long, twisted lugs was created by the Borgel case company which were responsible for many iconic Patek Philippe case like the ref. 565, ref. 1463, and the ref. 2508. The sophisticated and classic Calatrava-style dial features dagger markers and charming dauphine-style hands that add to the unquestioned quality of this automatic winding Kingmatic, making for an incredibly stylish piece of Movado's long history of beautiful, simplified designs. This Art Deco-inspired piece bears the history of serious watchmaking while being modestly priced.
What you need to know
Brand: MOVADO
Model: "Kingsmatic"
Year: 1950's
Movement: Professional serviced automatic movement
Material: Stainless steel case, 35 mm excl crown.
Ref nr/ Case nr: 11179
What we want you to know
Dial: The factory original dial is a classic Calatrava-style design, simple and sophisticated, featuring dagger markers and recessed outer minute marks. The dial itself shows gentle and aesthetically attractive aeging that gives the dial an overall warm hue. The original dauphine-style hands is very beautiful.
Case: The perfectly balanced and proportioned Borgel-designed case (35mm excl crown) is simply beautiful, featuring long, twisted lugs that greatly add to the overall presence of the watch. The case appears to be potentially lightly polished in the past however the lug holes remain crisp with the case dimensions and geometry remain crisp. The case retains its original crown which features the Movado "hand holding a clock" motif. The screw-down caseback got a beautiful engraving that tells a bit from its history.
Bracelet/Strap: The watch got used black strap in good vintage condition.
Service history: The movement is serviced and under warranty under 6 months from date of purchase.
Sold as SERVICED!
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