Manufacturer: Movado Year: Circa 1946 Reference No: 4820 Case No: 477'772 Model Name: Calendograph Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Manual, cal.475, 15 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Movado pin buckle Dimensions: 34mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Catalogue Essay
In 1945, Movado pioneered the cal. 475, distinct for its two-part construction: a base movement crowned by an additional calendar module. Though myriad dial and case options existed, most of these "Calendograph" calendar wristwatches left the workshops bearing gray dials with European day and month displays.
The present subtle pink gold example, however, diverges from its kin with a captivating black gloss dial lavishly decorated with elongated pink gold Arabic indices. Yet the true distinction lies in the Chinese day and month discs, likely destined for the Chinese market. Exceptionally well-preserved for its age, this Movado “Calendograph” is a rare gem ready to grace the collection of a discerning connoisseur.