Calendograph 'Pink Gold'

Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows moderate wear and strong lines. Dial and handset show heavy patination throughout.

Today, Movado is often associated with its sleek, minimalist Museum Watch — a modern design icon. But from the 1930s through the 1960s, the brand’s reputation rested on something else: serious watchmaking chops. During those decades, Movado was producing rugged, technically advanced timepieces that could hold their own against the likes of Rolex, Omega, and Longines.

By the mid-1930s, the brand was already experimenting with water-resistant cases, and by the 1960s, its Sub-Sea line had evolved into a full suite of divers and chronographs designed for real-world performance. These were not watches for fashion — they were built to go places, to time things, to be used.

This Calendograph, dating from the 1940s, is one of those gems that reminds you just how good Movado once was. Framed in an extremely rare 18K pink gold case, this piece flaunts stunning 'Breguet' numerals, pointer date outbound, calendar functions displayed through apertures, and a snailed running seconds at 6 o'clock. The multi-tone dial has developed a lovely patina speaking to the piece's incredible history.

Under the hood beats Movado’s Calibre 475, a hand-wound triple-calendar movement that utilizes an early quick-set function.

Perfectly proportioned and rich with history, this Calendograph captures everything we love about vintage watches — craftsmanship, charm, and a dash of character. Try it on, and you’ll see why Movado was once among the best in the business.