Movado Calendomatic Automatic Full Calendar 1948s

Iconic triple-calendar dress watch in beautiful vintage condition, Switzerland, 1948

Story of this watch

# Movado Calendomatic

# Silver dial

# Very beautiful triple calendar with date, day of the week, and month, plus gold-plated hands and central seconds hand

# Cal. 223A 

# 36mm (33mm without crown)

# Original condition  

# Automatic

# 1948

# Switzerland

# Acquired from a German collector

The Movado works perfectly and has just been serviced: (258°; +8s/d).  

The watch shows very little wear. There are no deep scratches, dents, or similar damage, and the glass is scratch-free.

Brand Story

Movado is a renowned watch brand known for its unique design and historical significance in the watch industry. Here are some of Movado’s distinctive features and history:

#1 Understated Design

Movado is known for its minimalist, understated dial design, often referred to as the “Museum dial.” This design features a simple dial with a single dot or line instead of numerals for the hour markers. This iconic design was first created in the 1940s by the renowned artist and designer Nathan George Horwitt and is now a hallmark of Movado.

#2 Art and Culture

Movado has a long history of collaborating with artists and designers. For example, the brand has released limited editions in collaboration with artists such as Andy Warhol and Yaacov Agam. This underscores Movado’s commitment to art and culture.

#3 Swiss quality

Movado watches are made in Switzerland and therefore represent Swiss quality and craftsmanship. The brand places great importance on using high-quality materials and precision in watchmaking.

#4 A diverse range of collections

Movado offers a wide range of watch collections, including dress watches, sports watches, and women's watches. The brand has evolved over the years, incorporating various styles and technologies into its collections.

Movado's history

Movado was founded in Switzerland in 1881 and has a long and distinguished history of watchmaking. Some key milestones in Movado's history include:

• In the 1930s, Movado became known for its groundbreaking developments in watchmaking, including the introduction of the first waterproof wristwatch.

• The famous Museum dial was first introduced in 1947 and has since become a symbol of modern, timeless design.

• In the 1980s, Movado was acquired by the North American Watch Corporation and expanded its product range to include sports watches and other styles.

Movado has created an impressive collection of watches over the years and remains a respected brand in the world of luxury watches. The iconic Museum dial and its connection to the art world are just some of the features that make Movado a unique brand in the watch industry.