Movado Super Sub Sea Chronograph Ref. 206-705-502 - 'Cushion Case'

Movado Super Sub Sea Chronograph Ref. 206-705-502 - 'Cushion Case'

Name: Movado Super Sub Sea Chronograph Ref. 206-705-502 - 'Cushion Case'
Brand: Oliver & Clarke
Price: 6350.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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While it may be hard to imagine based upon their product line today, Movado Laboratories (yes, that was the full name) once made watches that were beautifully designed, well made, and respected — up there with some other great manufacturers.

One of the more widely sought-after and collectible lines from the brand is the Sub Sea range, which includes wide a variety of movements, cases, dial configurations, and complications — a collectors fantasy!

The watch that we have here dates to circa the 1970s (if you couldn't tell!) and features a manual-winding chronograph movement from Zenith within a 40mm 'cushion' case. The matte black 'reverse-panda' dial is beautifully preserved, showing only very faint signs of wear in a few areas. It has an applied logo above the center post, applied indices throughout with gently patinated Tritium elements, and is complimented by a 'broad-arrow' handset showing a matching patina. An orange rehaut frames the dial and remains in phenomenal condition — retaining its vibrant orange color and is complimented by that almost hilarious orange 'lollipop' chronograph seconds hand.

This is a very interesting watch with many layers to its story. You've got venerable and respected, yet widely misunderstood brand intertwined with Zenith — another manufacture known for its chronograph movements. This piece has enthusiast written all over it.

Stainless Steel 1970s Manual 40mm

Condition Report & Details

Condition:

Case: Shows signs of very light previous polishing and normal wear from use and age. Small impression on left case profile. Caseback shows tooling marks.

Dial: Outstanding condition showing only faint signs of aging around the edges of the subsidiary registers and on the outside of the 7:00 marker. The orange rehuat is outstanding and shows virtually no signs of wear. The Tritium elements have ages evenly and show light discoloration under a loupe throughout and the correct handset matches beautifully.

Movement:

Manual-winding Calibre 146 HP movement by Zenith.

Bracelet/Strap:

Pictured Oliver & Clarke branded JPM black leather strap with steel buckle.

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