During Movado's glorious period from 1912 through the 1950's, when such innovations as the polyplan movement, Calendomatic, and exceptional in-house chronographs pushed the envelope of horological technology, and original designs such as the Museum watch took their place in history, their wristwatches enjoyed a level of prestige reserved only for works of the finest watchmakers.

The gorgeously elegant gentleman's Movado automatic watch showcased in today's offering is a prime example of one of these wristwatches. Its case is masculinely elegant and overly small.

A bit suggestive in style of the renowned Vacheron & Constantin "Cioccolatone", one of the most sought-after shaped watch from the 1950's, named by the Italians for its resemblance to a large chunk of chocolate, this Movado is particularly pleasing with its canted corner outline and faceted lugs.

While not large, it large dial gives it a bit of a bigger presence on the wrist than its diameter would suggest.

Powering the watch is Movado's very fine "in-house" Cal. 115 movement made at the company's workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds. At the time the company claimed it was the world's thinnest automatic movement.

Its balanced silver dial with faceted rose gold indices nicely complements the look of the rest of the watch.

Its case presents in gorgeous condition - just short of mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. Both hallmarks are strong.

Its dial has previously been restored in vintage time and shows hardly any aging. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expertly done restoration. And its well-made movement is running strong and true.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine replacements, installing a new mainspring, a new mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch's performance.

Note: Similar watches can be found in Fritz von Osterhausen's work The Movado History, 1996.

• Manufacturer: Movado
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 2,126,206
• Model: Ref. R8442
• Year made: c. late 1940's to early 1950's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K rose gold
• Case condition: Presents in gorgeous condition - just short of mint with only slight signs of previous polishing. Both hallmarks are strong.
• Dial: Silver, signed Movado, automatic, 18K rose gold faceted dart and diamond shaped markers, subsidiary seconds crosshairs, restored in vintage time and shows hardly any aging. Please inquire if you would like a fresh expertly done restoration.
• Dimensions: 28mm wide (without crown), 40mm lugs tip-to-tip
• Hands: Original, rose gold, faceted "dauphines"
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands including Cartier, Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn parts with genuine replacements, installing a new mainspring, a new mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide