109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 307

Movado Factories
Calendograph

An antimagnetic vintage wristwatch in practically new condition, with full calendar

estimated
1.5003.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, screw back, antimagnetic protection cap, case maker's punch mark "FB" (François Borgel).
Dial
Two-tone silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.A483368
Ref.14858
Cal.475
Diam.34 mm
Circa1940
Ctry.Switzerland


The Movado reference 14858 is a technically interesting vintage watch with plenty of presence! It comes with a triple calendar with hand date display and windows for day of the week and month, offering a high level of complication without losing any of its elegance. The two-tone silvered dial has acquired a warm hue over time and provides a magnificent contrast to the blue outer date display, the applied gold elements and the red tip of the date hand. The large, fluted lugs lend the watch its dynamic appearance and the strong presence on the wrist – making it a perfect addition to any fine collection of vintage timepieces.
Additionally, the case of this watch was designed by François Borgel, the same Swiss casemaker who encased some of Patek Philippe's most sought after vintage models, such as the reference 1463 chronograph and 565. The results of this collaboration can be seen in elaborate features, such as a stepped bezel, facetted lugs, integrated pushers, and a convex winding crown.