Movado Chronograph (Ref. 19038) "Cal. M95", 1950s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Movado may just be the perfect example of the joy of vintage watches in relation to their modern counterparts. In the mid-century, Movado competed with the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe for design accolades and market share, establishing themselves as a premium manufacturer. One whose influence is still very much felt today. The Movado M95 chronographs, for example, remain today as some of the most sought-after, collectible, and incredibly beautiful wristwatches to come out of the mid-century era of watch design. While many Movado references employ the M95 movement, the M95 watches as a whole have captivated collectors since its creation, especially those with cases manufactured by Francios Borgel, the case maker responsible for iconic Patek Phillipe references such as the ref. 1463 Tasti Tondi and reference 565. SPECS Stock # MOVM95-2 Brand Movado Style Chronograph "Cal. M95" Model 19038 Serial A10XXXX Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial White "Aged" Millimeters 35 Bracelet Vintage Stainless Steel Oyster-Style Rivet Bracelet CASE & BRACELET The impressively crisp Borgel-designed case features multi-angled straight lugs and a charming stepped bezel that remain in excellent condition, showing minimal evidence of previous polishing and gentle signs of use. The case retains its original and characteristic "fat" pump pushers, and the crown is believed to be original as well. The screw-down case back is also very well-preserved and crisp, with only minimal wear present. The watch comes supplied on a vintage stainless steel oyster-style rivet bracelet with straight end pieces, the bracelet retains 12 links that show no stretch and will fit up to a 7 1/4-inch wrist. DIAL & HANDS The original, incredibly well-preserved, truly beautiful dial is in exceptional vintage condition, featuring a blue tachymeter and rose gold markers and hands with the perfect amount of patina to invoke the vintage enthusiast while exhibiting only minor age. The sub-dials also remain clean and share the same patina as the main dial, while also retaining the original kris-style hands in the 3 and 6 o'clock sub-dials, with the 9 o'clock sub-dial featuring a standard straight hand, which is also original and matches the metal of the hour and minute hands. The original rose gold hour and minute hands are also original and in excellent condition. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request.