1920s/1930s 9ct Gold Movado Curved Rectangular watch, cal 440 serviced
A circa 1920s/1930s Movado, curved rectangular 9ct gold watch, of exceptional Art Deco design. The watch has been recently serviced and would be an excellent addition to any collection.
The case is formed of 9ct gold and is curved to fit the wrist. It is in very good condition with only light surface scratching. The case is elegantly designed with a recess for the crown in the side of the case. It is well proportioned, measuring 20mm x 33mm with a lug-to-lug measurement of 43.5mm. The case back is 9ct gold and is snap on, holding the movement inside. It is curved to the wrist which makes it very comfortable. It has bevelled sides which neatly meet the sides of the case.
The inside of the case back is signed “9c 0.375” with the serial numbers “448827” “92246”.
There is the symbol of a hand holding a pocket watch, which is a common trademark for Movado in use since 1907.
The dial is original and is in good condition for the age. It is a white base tone which has aged to cream, with a gold tone bordering the inside of the minute track. It is a well-designed dial with gold tone stick markers for the hours, with Arabic 9,12 and 3 o’clock adding balance to the dial with the inclusion of a sub-second dial. The sub-second dial is rectangular, matching the shape of the watch and the minute track. The dial is signed Movado to 12 o’clock, with Swiss made under 6 o’clock.
The hands are original. They are in good condition with no bending and some corrosion. They are of stick style and are in a gold tone, matching the numerals.
The crystal is a well-matched replacement which is in very good condition with no obvious marks.
The crown is original and is in excellent condition with a coin edge finish.
The watch is on a 16mm Open ended generic genuine leather strap in a dark brown tone. It is for fixed lugs and has metal tabs holding it in place.
The movement is a Movado calibre 440, which has 15 jewels and is marked adjusted to 4 positions. This movement is of very good quality and is a unique in-house design from Movado. It is commonly used in curved rectangular cases in the Art Deco period due to its long, thin profile. The watch has been recently serviced and is in good condition cosmetically and is keeping good time.
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Dial:
The dial is original and is in good condition for the age. It is a white base tone which has aged to cream, with a gold tone bordering the inside of the minute track. It is a well designed dial with gold tone stick markers for the hours, with Arabic 9,12 and 3 o’clock adding balance to the dial with the inclusion of a sub-second dial. The sub-second dial is rectangular, matching the shape of the watch and the minute track. The dial is signed Movado to 12 o’clock, with Swiss made under 6 o’clock.
Hands:
The hands are original. They are in good condition with no bending and some corrosion. They are of stick style and are in a gold tone, matching the numerals.
Glass:
The crystal is a well-matched replacement which is in very good condition with no obvious marks.
Crown:
The crown is original and is in excellent condition with a coin edge finish.
Case:
The front of the case is formed of 9ct gold and is curved to fit the wrist. It is in very good condition with only light surface scratching. The case is elegantly designed with a recess for the crown in the side of the case.
Caseback:
The case back is 9ct gold and is snap on, holding the movement inside. It is curved to the wrist which makes it very comfortable. It has bevelled sides which neatly meet the sides of the case. It is in. very good condition with only surface scratching.
The inside of the case back is signed “9c 0.375” with the serial numbers “448827” “92246”.
There is the symbol of a hand holding a pocket watch, which is a common trademark for Movado in use since 1907.
Strap:
The watch is on a 16mm Open ended generic genuine leather strap in a dark brown tone. It is for fixed lugs and has metal tabs holding it in place.
Movement:
The movement is a Movado calibre 440, which has 15 jewels and is marked adjusted to 4 positions. This movement is of very good quality and is a unique in-house design from Movado. It is commonly used in curved rectangular cases in the Art Deco period due to its long, thin profile.
The watch has been recently serviced and is in good condition cosmetically and is keeping good time.
Case dimensions:
Case width: 20mm
Case width with crown: 21mm
Case length: 33mm
Case length lug to lug: 43.5mm
Case Depth: 8mm
Lug width: 14mm