1950 Movado Bumper Automatic 'Calatrava' in Solid 18ct Gold with Box and 18ct Gold Buckle

This Watch

We have here a stunning Movado 18k bumper automatic from 1950.  The off-white /cream original dial is beautiful!  There is patina and character / age as we would expect with a watch in this age which in our opinion adds to its vintage appeal.  A mixture of stylish, unique, gilt, spade-type markers and Arabic numerals blend nicely with the case but provide a contrast to the dial for added readability.  Finished off with bold, minute, raised-dot tracking, the dial is signed 'Movado, automatic' at 12 and 'Switzerland' at 6 o'clock.

The sharp, 33.5mm, solid 18ct gold, clip-back case is a comfortable wear for both men and women.  Stylishly round and with chamfered, horn lugs, this watch has all the 1940s classic dress watch features while benefiting from the entry into the 1950s innovations.  Inside is the Movado in house unique bumper automatic caliber, fully serviced by us and running strongly.  We've paired this watch on a black leather strap to keep it in the dress watch category, but it looks great on brown too.  Not only is this watch in fantastic condition, it also comes with its original box - something that is quite rare for a watch of this age!  And also a solid 18ct gold buckle to fit to the strap of your choosing!

Please note, we are not responsible for any additional costs such as customs fees, import taxes or local charges which may apply for items shipped abroad.

As with all our stock, it comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.

What we think

This is the perfect watch for the lover of original watch making history or a seasoned collector of Movado, who are, in our opinion, a very much underrated brand.  They have quality, Swiss in house movements, manufactured in a unique way only to the Movado factories - and this one is automatic no less!  Complete with its original box and buckle, this watch is an absolute steal!


Spec Stuff

Serial : 213****
Reference : 8404
Movement : Automatic Bumper Movado Cal 115 17J
Age : 1941/1950
Specific Age : 1950
Case Size : 33.5mm 
Case Thickness : 10.5mm
Lug to Lug :
 38mm
Lugs :
 17mm
Condition :
 Pre-Owned
Box & Papers :
 Box & Buckle
Case Material :
  18k Gold
Service History :
 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty