{"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_R.jpg?v=1785775430","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/movado-calatrava-ref-18610-silver-sector-dial-unpolished","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}