Movado - Geneva Watch Auction: FOUR Geneva Friday, November 11, 2016 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Movado
    Year: circa 1966
    Reference No: 95 704 568
    Case No: 1918
    Model Name: Sub-Sea
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. C 95 M, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Movado bracelet
    Clasp/Buckle: Folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 35mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Founded in 1881 in La Chaux de Fonds, Movado established its reputation as a high quality movement manufacturer, designing, testing and assembling their own movements under one roof. Following World War II, only a handful of brands were capable of producing in-house movements, with most brands purchasing ebauches and finishing them to their specifications.
    Movado’s Sub-Sea model was the brand’s water resistant chronograph wristwatch, using their C 95 M chronograph caliber and a Taubert & Fils-made case. Taubert was a respected case maker specializing in water resistant cases - supplying them to some of Switzerland’s most prestigious brands. Today, collectors find Taubert & Fils cases on many well-known models, including Patek Philippe’s reference 1463 chronograph and reference 565. It is interesting to note the firm never changed their maker’s mark, and today Taubert & Fils-supplied cases still feature the “FB” hallmark.
    The present watch is in superb condition, with a well-preserved case and bracelet showing little signs of wear. This is reinforced by the sharp lugs and crisp lines observed throughout the case. The watch has a masculine and modern feel with its combination of black and blue scales on the silvered dial. This uncommon and attractive Movado is a true find for collectors of vintage chronograph wristwatches.

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Ref. 95 704 568
An attractive and very well preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with blue tachymeter scale

circa 1966
35mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF10,000 - 15,000 
€9,200-13,800
$10,300-15,500

Sold for CHF12,500

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Geneva Watch Auction: FOUR

Geneva Auctions 12 – 13 November 2016