Opinion on Movado Chron.

KCScott · Nov 12, 2013

I like the look of this old chron. and would like your advise on the originality of the dial and what it would take to get it in good order.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261321729585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Thanks

LouS · Nov 12, 2013

That dial is original. The hands have been relumed (should be the color of the numerals) which really grates on my retina (as does the very ordinary caseback inscription). Also the hour subdial hand should be red like the minute subdial.

Overall, pretty decent example, and the Cal M 95 is an interesting - if idiosyncratic - movement.

trim · Nov 12, 2013

I rather liked the case-back inscription. Well, the content, rather than the typography.

CdnWatchDoc · Nov 12, 2013

trim
I rather liked the case-back inscription. Well, the content, rather than the typography.

Dennis will too, as he is from around there...😀
Nice looking watch; good condition with the exceptions outlined by Lou...

LouS · Nov 12, 2013

trim
I rather liked the case-back inscription. Well, the content, rather than the typography.

can you decipher it?

KCScott · Nov 12, 2013

Thanks. You all have helped a lot. I'm really liking the old chronos. Might be one to start with.

Jakob.dala · Nov 12, 2013

Its really nice, i also looked at it because of the m95-patekbased heart.
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LouS · Nov 13, 2013

J Jakob.dala
Its really nice, i also looked at it because of the m95-patekbased heart.

Do explain that statement a bit. To my knowledge, the M 90 and 95 are purpose-built Movado designs.

Jakob.dala · Nov 13, 2013

LouS
Do explain that statement a bit. To my knowledge, the M 90 and 95 are purpose-built Movado designs.

Maybe im wrong but i think the movement is based on the same as the 1463 from Patek Philippe. Not sure about the Patek ref.