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Movado 'Calatrava'
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Movado Watches

Movado 'Calatrava'

40992835/AS11559 33 mm
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Movado Watches Movado 'Calatrava' - (Ref. 40992835/AS11559) Product Details

Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows light wear consistent with age. Dial and handset show even patination.

There’s a quiet confidence to mid-century Movado that feels almost radical today. Long before the brand became synonymous with modernist minimalism, Movado was producing some of the most refined mechanical watches of the 20th century—pieces that balanced restraint, proportion, and serious watchmaking credibility. This time-only example from the 1950s–60s sits squarely in that golden era, and it remains one of the best values in vintage Swiss watchmaking.

Housed in a warm 14K gold 33mm case, this Movado follows the same design grammar as the great dress watches of the period—think Calatrava, not chronograph. Slim lugs, a gently domed acrylic crystal, and a balanced mid-century profile give it an elegance that feels effortless rather than showy. The satin champagne dial is where the magic happens: applied gold 'baton' indices, crisp crosshair detailing, gold 'dauphine' hands, and graceful sweep seconds create visual interest without tipping into excess. It’s classic, but never boring.

Inside beats an early Movado manual movement—robust, finely finished, and a reminder that Movado once competed directly with the best Maisons in Switzerland on a purely horological level. These movements are smooth, reliable, and far more impressive than their current market prices might suggest.

Svelte, handsome, and deeply knowing, this is the kind of dress watch you buy once you’ve already “done the homework.” Understated to the point of anonymity, yet loaded with insider appeal, it’s a perfect companion for anyone who prefers their horology whispered, not shouted.

A serious vintage watch for serious taste—without the serious price tag.

General

Condition

Pre-owned

Brand

Movado Watches

Reference

40992835/AS11559

Year

1960s

Product Code

40992835

Watch Display

Analog

Case

Case Size

33 mm

Case Material

Yellow Gold

Lug Width

17 mm

Dial

Dial Color

Champagne

Movement

Type

Manual-winding

Bracelet

Bracelet Material

Leather

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