Movado 'Calatrava'

Overall Condition: Good condition overall. Case shows wear throughout consistent with age and use. Dial and handset are in good condition showing patination and oxidation throughout.

A time-only Movado from the 1950s or 60s — really any mechanical Movado from the 1950s or 60s, for that matter — offers incredible value for the budding collector.

Movado, established in 1881, made some of the finest time-only and complicated watches of the 20th century. Their famed triple-calendar timepieces of the 1940s and ‘50s and Super Sub Sea chronographs from the 1960s are highly sought after by collectors, and for good reason — combining high-quality movements with attractive design, they’re the type of watches that draw people headfirst into the horological world.

Designed in the mold of other classic dress watches such as the Patek Philippe Calatrava, this simple piece is the perfect accompaniment to a special night out. Housed in a beautiful 34mm stainless steel case from Borgel with a partially inset, unsigned crown; a thick, polished bezel; and an acrylic crystal, it features a matte black dial with applied 'dart' indices; luminous radium indices; an outer 'dot' minute track; and a luminous 'lance' handset. Powered by an automatic movement, it also boasts a touching engraving on its screw-down caseback dating to 1954.

Paired to a natural-color leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle, this handsome piece is ideal for a vintage watch lover who prioritizes subtle beauty over flashiness.

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