Movado 'Calatrava'

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Manual-winding

33 MM

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SKU	AS11559
Article Number	40992835
case size	33 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Champagne
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	17 MM
Includes	black calfskin strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	very good condition overall. case shows light wear consistent with age. dial and handset show even patination.

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Manual-winding

33 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11559
Article Number	40992835
case size	33 MM
movement	Manual-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Champagne
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	17 MM
Includes	black calfskin strap with gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	very good condition overall. case shows light wear consistent with age. dial and handset show even patination.

Why We Love it

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There’s a quiet confidence to mid-century Movado that feels almost radical today. Long before the brand became synonymous with modernist minimalism, Movado was producing some of the most refined mechanical watches of the 20th century—pieces that balanced restraint, proportion, and serious watchmaking credibility. This time-only example from the 1950s–60s sits squarely in that golden era, and it remains one of the best values in vintage Swiss watchmaking.

Housed in a warm 14K gold 33mm case, this Movado follows the same design grammar as the great dress watches of the period—think Calatrava, not chronograph. Slim lugs, a gently domed acrylic crystal, and a balanced mid-century profile give it an elegance that feels effortless rather than showy. The satin champagne dial is where the magic happens: applied gold 'baton' indices, crisp crosshair detailing, gold 'dauphine' hands, and graceful sweep seconds create visual interest without tipping into excess. It’s classic, but never boring.

Inside beats an early Movado manual movement—robust, finely finished, and a reminder that Movado once competed directly with the best Maisons in Switzerland on a purely horological level. These movements are smooth, reliable, and far more impressive than their current market prices might suggest.

Svelte, handsome, and deeply knowing, this is the kind of dress watch you buy once you’ve already “done the homework.” Understated to the point of anonymity, yet loaded with insider appeal, it’s a perfect companion for anyone who prefers their horology whispered, not shouted.

A serious vintage watch for serious taste—without the serious price tag.

Brand Story

While Movado is now best known as a producer of fashion watches like the Museum Watch, Movado's roots go much deeper than that. The company’s history reaches all the way back to 1881, when watchmaker Achilles Ditesheim opened a workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds. His brothers Léopold and Isidore joined him in 1886.

Production from that point on proved how true the name brand was—it means "always in motion" in Esperanto. Throughout the 20th century Movado produced incredible mechanical timepieces. They gained notoriety for the sophistication of the equipment and technology they employed, including electric tools.

Unlike many of their counterparts, Movado's movements were designed and manufactured in-house.

In the late 1960s, they were acquired by Zenith, and enjoyed perhaps their greatest period of success as the subsidiary of that brand. Their chronographs (which used the famous Zenith El Primero movement), particularly, were successful sellers. But the extent of their offerings didn’t end there. They also made killer dress watches like the one we have here.

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Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.