Vintage Movado Chronographs: Collector's Guide

amanico · 2023-09-10T17:45:29Z

Explore three distinct vintage Movado chronographs, featuring unique case shapes, 'snake' hands, and Breguet numerals. Discover Movado's rich design heritage.

Amanico (Nicolas) presents a captivating look at three vintage Movado chronographs, each exemplifying distinct design philosophies from the brand's rich history. His post highlights the unique aesthetic choices that set these timepieces apart, inviting collectors to appreciate Movado's often-overlooked horological contributions beyond its modern identity. This exploration serves as a valuable reminder of the brand's diverse heritage and design prowess.

Three different chronographs, with their own case shape and dials. You will also notice the delicious " snake " minute and hour chronograph hands.

Here, a superbly integrated crown:

Sportier version:

More classic, with these Breguet numerals. Cool step bezel, too.

Enjoy!

Nicolas

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The Movado brand often faces misconceptions among the general public, with some mistakenly attributing design elements from other brands, such as a polished dot at 12 o'clock, exclusively to Movado.
Among the three chronographs presented, the model with applied Breguet numerals and a stepped bezel is particularly appealing to collectors for its classic elegance and intricate detailing.
There's a notable contrast between the vintage Movado chronographs showcased and the brand's current collection, which some observers find to be significantly different in design direction.

The Discussion

ArmisT

Sep 10, 2023

These are a nice find.

What years are these from? I didn’t realize Movado has such a history.

amanico

Sep 10, 2023

From 50s to early 70's, probably?

aWtchslvr

Sep 10, 2023

The first one is glorious. 😍😍

mdg

Sep 10, 2023

These are fantastic...love the first one...

...though it looks like you'd need small fingers to wind it : )

amanico

Sep 10, 2023

Yes, most probably. ;)

Sep 10, 2023

Those aren’t Movados. Movados are the ones with a dot at 12 and nothing else.

True story: I once had someone comment on my ochs and junior moonphase. I thanked the person, and they went on above how they really love Movados and they had never seen one like the one I had on. I tried to explain that it was a different brand but it still had a polished dot at 12 to represent the sun. They quickly shut me down and corrected me by saying: “No. It’s a Movado. They are the only ones who do that.” I looked back down at my watch and said, “Ok.”

Vintage Movado Chronographs: Collector's Guide

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