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Alain2701 introduces his latest acquisition, a Movado Calendomatic, a significant piece in horological history. This post showcases the watch's unique design and its historical importance as one of the first triple date watches with an automatic caliber. The detailed photographs highlight the watch's condition and distinctive features.
Nice, very nice catch. Lovely dial and the lugs are gorgeous. The color matching: Red seconds, yellow date and the blue numbers, everything blends so well. Enjoy the pair, you deserve, Cheers, Nilo
But this Calendomatic has something really charming thanks to its dial and its hands. Fx
I have only ever seen them in gold. I have also been lucky enough to own 1 of the earlier handwind triple calendars, but a much plainer case. Your model has particularly nice decorative lugs and looks to be in mint condition so congratulations in finding an untouched one. I understand that Mussolini presented a handwind one one to Churchill in 1945 at the end of the war. Whether this is correct or not i dont know, but its a good story and a great watch. I dont know if there is a big difference b
...that hit all the right notes for my funky vintage watch aesthetics. Really super.
Watches of this period are often so irresistible. GEO
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