The gorgeously elegant gentleman's Movado automatic watch showcased in today's offering is a prime example of one of these wristwatches. Its case is masculinely elegant and overly small.
A bit suggestive in style of the renowned Vacheron & Constantin "Cioccolatone", one of the most sought-after shaped watch from the 1950's, named by the Italians for its resemblance to a large chunk of chocolate, this Movado is particularly pleasing with its canted corner outline and faceted lugs.
While not large, it large dial gives it a bit of a bigger presence on the wrist than its diameter would suggest.
Powering the watch is Movado's very fine "in-house" Cal. 115 movement made at the company's workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds. At the time the company claimed it was the world's thinnest automatic movement.
Its balanced silver dial with faceted rose gold indices nicely complements the look of the rest of the watch.
Its case presents in gorgeous condition - just short of mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. Both hallmarks are strong.
Its dial has previously been restored in vintage time and shows hardly any aging. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expertly done restoration. And its well-made movement is running strong and true.
One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine replacements, installing a new mainspring, a new mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.
Note: Similar watches can be found in Fritz von Osterhausen's work The Movado History, 1996.
- Manufacturer: Movado
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 2,126,206
- Model: Ref. R8442
- Year made: c. late 1940's to early 1950's
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K rose gold
- Case condition: Presents in gorgeous condition - just short of mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. Both hallmarks are strong.
- Dial: Silver, signed Movado, automatic, 18K rose gold faceted dart and diamond shaped markers, subsidiary seconds crosshairs, restored in vintage time and shows hardly any aging. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expertly done restoration.
- Dimensions: 28mm wide (without crown), 40mm lugs tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, rose gold, faceted "dauphines"
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine replacements, installing a new mainspring, a new mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
