Movado - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI Hong Kong Saturday, November 28, 2020 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Movado
    Year: The first circa 1950s, the second circa 1960s
    Reference No: The first 9038, the second 11179
    Case No: The first 1415, A101415, the second 2360, 452360
    Model Name: The second “Kingmatic”
    Material: The first 18K yellow gold, the second stainless steel
    Calibre: The first, manual, cal. C 95 M, 17 jewels, the second, automatic, cal. 431A, 28 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: The first leather, the second crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: The first gold plated pin buckle, the second stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: Both 35mm diameter
    Signed: Both case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present pair of Movado wristwatches consists of a beautiful yellow gold chronograph wristwatch ref. 9038 from the 1950s and a stainless steel time-only wristwatch ref. 11179 from the 1960s. With acclaimed heritage of over 139 years of watchmaking, Movado was first established in 1881 by Léopold Achille Isidore Ditesheim, who was only nineteen at the time under the name “LAI Ditescheim & Freres SA” and was later changed to Movado in 1905. Since then, the firm has continued to thrive within the industry creating elegant timepieces with varying complications.

    The chronograph wristwatch from the 1950s displays a typical design of the respective era with a 35mm diameter case, blue tachymeter scale with a red outer minute track. The applied gold numerals are also reminiscent of the 1950s.

    The stainless steel time-only ref. 11179 from the 1960s exudes a different vibe to its other timepiece offered in this lot, giving the new owner a vibrant selection of alternative styles reflecting each respective era. Featuring a metallic silver dial with a guilloche center, the style is most definitely bold adding a bit of flamboyance to the time-only piece.

LOT OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

Σ937

Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. The first 9038, the second 11179
A fine pair of yellow gold chronograph wristwatch and a stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds

The first circa 1950s, the second circa 1960s
Both 35mm diameter
Both case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$25,000 - 40,000 
€2,700-4,300
$3,200-5,100

Sold for HK$35,280

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI

Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2020