{"title":"Vintage Movado Watches","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"movado-novoplan-ref-12205-grey-fab-suisse-dial","title":"Movado Novoplan Ref. 12205 - Grey 'Fab Suisse' Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose are all great models. We love them, and even collect them, but it allows for lesser-known pieces to slide through the cracks for most collectors...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the watch that we have here for example: a Novoplan Ref. 12205 dating to circa the 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features a rectangular 18mm x 38mm stainless steel case with a curved back and lovely 'stepping' on the upper and lower case. The grey dial within presents nicely, with a largely clean surface showing just a light patina throughout and clear black printing. The dial is complimented by a vibrant blued-steel 'arrow' handset, which are mated to Movado's own Calibre C440 manual-winding movement beneath. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Simple, timeless elegance. Not many brands can do it better...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365241520445,"sku":"OC2944","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_TANK_STRAP_WEB_1.jpg?v=1770769832"},{"product_id":"movado-m95-chronograph-ref-19038-sub-sea-satin-silver-dial","title":"Movado M95 Chronograph Ref. 19038 - 'Sub Sea' Satin Silver Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe piece that we have here, an M95 Chronograph, is simply named after the Movado Manufacture M95 movement powering it. Over the years, these were produced with a variety of dial and case configurations, with this example having been produced on the later end dating to circa the early 1960s.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 35mm 'waterproof' case \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshares a similar design and in fact, the same case-maker as properly heavy hitting references from this era. That is, of course, François Borgel. It features gorgeous 'stepped' finishing on the top case, with dynamic, faceted lugs, a screw-down caseback, 'pump' pushers, and a 'domed' crown. The condition of this example is excellent, with strong factory finishing present throughout and the correct crown and pushers. Inside, the dial is one of the more 'sporty' variants, with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esatin silver color throughout, applied Tritium-filled 'dart' indices, and a matching handset with red chronograph hands. Additionally, a very thoughtful and almost funny detail often found on Movado chronographs is how Movado chose to actually apply 'cropped' numerals around subsidiary registers where appropriate, in this case, at the 3, 6, \u0026amp; 9 o'clock positions. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis detail is a great example of Movado exercising their prowess in design and manufacturing during this time and is an incredibly thoughtful detail that they easily could have skipped and nobody would have thought twice about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOf course, this piece is powered by Movado's fantastic in-house Calibre M95 manually-wound movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBoth M95s and M90s have become extremely coveted by collectors and don't come to market as often as you may think... This piece, in its well-rounded and honest overall condition, is yet another example of the amazing value that Movado from this era offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748020224317,"sku":"OC3159","price":7250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_CHRONO_GREY_STRAP_WEB_1.jpg?v=1779911296"},{"product_id":"movado-calendar-ladies-ref-13025-brushed-silver-dial-lnos","title":"Movado Calendar 'Ladies' Ref. 13025 - 'Brushed' Silver Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose are all great models. We love them, and even collect them, but it allows for lesser-known pieces to slide through the cracks for most collectors...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the watch that we have here for example: a ladies 'calendar' from the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a square 13mm x 13mm stainless steel case and remains in simply exceptional — very gently worn condition. The case utilizes a pair of micro-pushers on the left case profile for setting the day and date, as well as a crown at 3 o'clock for winding and setting the time. The dial has a lovely 'brushed' silver base with printed black 'exploding' indices on the outer edge, lovely silver 'foil' indices in the inside, and a a blue date track between the two. Time is read via a blued-steel 'dauphine' handset with a red 'pointer-date' hand. Last but not least, it is powered by one of Movado's own manual-winding movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51953596105021,"sku":"OC3165","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_DRESS_DATE_STRAP_WEB_1.jpg?v=1784164465"},{"product_id":"movado-ladies-octagonal-cocktail-chronometer-brushed-silver-breguet-dial-lnos","title":"Movado 'Ladies' Octagonal 'Cocktail' Chronometer - 'Brushed' Silver 'Breguet' Dial LNOS","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose are all great models. We love them, and even collect them, but it allows for lesser-known pieces to slide through the cracks for most collectors...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the watch that we have here for example: a ladies 'chronometer' dress watch from the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in \u003cem\u003elike new old stock\u003c\/em\u003e condition, it features an octagonal 21mm x 21mm case with a crown at 3 o'clock, a snapback case, and a beautiful 'hourglass' leather strap with a steel buckle. It even retains its factory caseback sticker — though it shows some fade from age. The dial inside is exactly what you'd hope to find from Movado from this era... Silver in color, the surface is garnished with gold-tone 'Breguet' indices, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock, and a blued-steel 'sword' handset to tie everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowering this piece is one of Movado's own manual-winding movements, which surprisingly, they've actually put through the chronometer certification paces as denoted on the dial with the chronometer text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012748112189,"sku":"OC3299","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_OCTO_LADIES_STRAP_WEB_1_c9beb3ec-0c70-4f94-97f0-ee3d9786e97d.jpg?v=1785435990"},{"product_id":"movado-calatrava-ref-18610-silver-sector-dial-unpolished","title":"Movado 'Calatrava' Ref. 18610 - Silver 'Sector' Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch that we have, a Sport Ref. 18136 from circa the 1940s, is one of the latter 'waterproof' models that shares a similar design and in fact, the same case-maker as properly heavy hitting references from this era. That is, of course, François Borgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case itself is a 30mm in diameter and features\u003cspan\u003e very attractive 'stepped' finishing on the top case, with dynamic, faceted lugs, a screw-down caseback, and a 'domed' crown\u003c\/span\u003e. Its simple 'calatrava'-style design is as attractive as ever, and with a silver dial inside, versatile as well. Naturally, it shows signs of aging with a light patina throughout and presents beautifully. Adding to the appeal are the patinated 'Arabic' indices, matching blued-steel handset, and that red-tipped seconds hand. Last but not least, powering this piece is Movado's own Calibre 260 manual-winding movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, timeless elegance. Not many brands can do it better...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52655259550013,"sku":"OC3254","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_CALATRAVA_SMALL_STRAP_WEB_1_b2e06b53-7992-4508-99cc-0d7bdd87a408.jpg?v=1786040463"},{"product_id":"movado-tempomatic-ref-16151-silver-sector-dial-unpolished","title":"Movado Tempomatic Ref. 16151 - Silver 'Sector' Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch that we have, a Tempomatic Ref. 16151 from circa the 1940s, is one of the latter 'waterproof' models that shares a similar design and in fact, the same case-maker as properly heavy hitting references from this era. That is, of course, François Borgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case itself is 33mm in diameter and features\u003cspan\u003e very attractive 'stepped' finishing on the top case, with dynamic, 'sculpted' lugs and a screw-down caseback\u003c\/span\u003e. Its simple 'calatrava'-style design is as attractive as ever, and with a silver dial inside, versatile as well. It shows signs of aging with a light patina throughout and presents beautifully, with patinated 'Arabic' indices, a matching blued-steel handset and a red-tipped seconds hand. Last but not least, powering this piece is Movado's own Calibre 221 automatic-winding 'bumper' movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, timeless elegance. Not many brands can do it better...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67653057216829,"sku":"OC3306","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_AUTO_STRAP_WEB_1_593cada8-9149-4a5e-a6ab-635363c26aa9.jpg?v=1792096154"},{"product_id":"movado-calendograf-ref-14776-gloss-black-patina-dial-unpolished","title":"Movado Calendograf Ref. 14776 - Gloss Black Patina Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, exceptionally-well made, and respected on a level that matched the very best manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of their more sought-after models include the M90 and M95 chronographs of the 1940s - 1970s, the Sub-Sea range, and both time-only and complicated pieces that utilized case designs shared with brands like Patek Philippe, Mido, and DOXA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe piece that we have here, a Calendograf, is one of Movado's many calendar and triple calendar models. Dating to circa the 1950s, it features a 32mm stainless steel case with long, faceted lugs, 'micro-pushers' on the right case profile, and a snapback caseback. The dial inside, once a deep glossy black, has begun to change to a deep, rich brown. Not quite 'tropical,' but on its way. The printing and the patinated indices are excellent and are complimented by a matching handset. The symmetrical layout of the dial is wonderful, with the Movado text on the top, day and month apertures flanking the center post, and a running seconds register on the lower half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOf course, this piece is powered by Movado's fantastic in-house Calibre 475 manually-wound movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBoth M95 and M90 chronographs have become extremely coveted by collectors, and its just a patter of time until collectors begin to realize the incredible value that these complicated calendar watches offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, and we know there are a handful of other dealers and enthusiasts out there that share this viewpoint, there are not many brands that get design this right. Simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723230740797,"sku":"OC3369","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/MOVADO_CALATRAVA_BLK_STRAP_WEB_1.jpg?v=1792439979"}],"url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/collections\/vintage-movado-watches.oembed","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}