1920's MOVADO FULL HERMETIC Mens Nickel Watch - Early Waterproof Design
One of the World's First Waterproof Watches - Rare & Original -
1 Year Warranty
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One
of the World's First Waterproof Watches - Rare & Original
- 1 Year Warranty
Today’s offering presents an interesting, significant,
and increasingly difficult-to-find Movado Hermetic wristwatch,
produced circa the 1920s, during the formative years of waterproof
wristwatch development. This example remains original, preserving
the design, construction, and materials that define early hermetic
case experimentation.
During the early twentieth century, dust and water
were among the greatest enemies of wristwatches. Before modern
gaskets and compression systems were perfected, manufacturers
experimented with fully sealed case architectures in an effort
to protect delicate movements.
Among the most advanced of these early solutions were fully hermetic
designs, in which the movement was enclosed within a sealed inner
case and further protected by an outer, screw-secured shell. This
Movado employs exactly such a system. Its screw-down bezel forms
an integral part of the sealing mechanism, creating a jar-like
closure that compresses the case components together to resist
dust and water ingress. Unlike later partial solutions, this was
a true attempt at full environmental isolation - a concept that
would directly inform the next generation of waterproof cases.
This was decades before
the tool watch era of dive watches. Fully hermetic watches were
precursor to icons that ultimately took waterproof ratings to
deep depths like the Rolex Submariner or Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
that followed.
During this same period, multiple manufacturers were racing to
solve the problem of waterproofing, often arriving at different
technical solutions simultaneously. Case makers such as François
Borgel (FB) were supplying hermetic constructions to a variety
of brands, while Rolex was pursuing its own path toward what would
ultimately become the Oyster case. Movado’s Hermetic belongs
squarely within this competitive moment - a parallel solution
developed during the same era, reflecting the industry-wide push
toward sealed, dust- and water-resistant wristwatches before any
single standard emerged.
Within only a few years, these early hermetic approaches would
be eclipsed by newer systems - most notably the Oyster case patented
in 1926 - making surviving hermetic watches like this Movado especially
scarce today.
It was a “bridge watch” connecting the simplicity and
refinement of the 1920's with
the tool-watch DNA of the mid-20th century.
This example shows authenticity
and character with its imperfections - signs of use and honest
patina of a watch that truly lived its purpose - while still remaining
in good condition.
In person, the crystal
does not look cloudly like the photos seem to suggest. The inner
mineral glass crystal has a few scratches on it. Please inquire
if you would like it replaced - it could easily be done.
One of our watchmakers
has cleaned and oiled the movement and adjusted the hairspring.
We have also tested the watch on a machine that spins it in all
directions simulating it being worn - it is keeping accurate time.
For the finishing touch,
it comes equipped with a new leather strap designed for fixed
lug watches making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase
is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and
its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time
Certificate of Authenticity.
The Movado full hermetic
was built for an age of innovation between the wars, when explorers
and adventure seekers need watches as robust as their aspirations.
With its elegant Art Deco styling and pioneering caes design,
this 1920's example captures the spirit of adventure that defined
its time.
Your watch
is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime.
We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely
experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have
over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership
and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills
Service Center.
Movado:
During Movado's glorious period from 1912 through the 1950's,
when such innovations as the polyplan movement, Calendomatic,
and exceptional in-house chronographs pushed the envelope of horological
technology, and original designs such as the Museum watch took
their place in history, their wristwatches enjoyed a level of
prestige reserved only for works of very fine watchmakers.
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Timepiece's
Finer Points:
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Dial:
Silvered, applied gold Arabic Breguet numerals, outer minute track
with gilt dot markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, signed Movado.
original and untouched, warmed to sepia
Please inquire
if you'd like it professionally restored
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Crystals: Outer
- acrylic,
excellent condition; inner - mineral glass
The inner mineral glass crystal
has a few scratches on it. Please inquire if you would like it
replaced - it could easily be done.
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Case: Nickel,
hermetic-type, two-body with screw-down bezel, inner hinged cuvette,
wire lugs, signed Movado, polished, 32mm diameter (excluding crown),
35mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Band:
Leather, fully stitched, remborde, designed for fixed lug watches,
brand new and unworn
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Movement: Movado,
manually wound, nickel plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, four
adjustments, index regulator
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Functions: Hours,
Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Originally Waterproof
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| Crown: Steel,
like a vintage replacement |
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Detailed Appraisal:
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Case
condition: This example shows authenticity
and character with its imperfections - signs of use and honest
patina of a watch that truly lived its purpose - while still remaining
in good condition.
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Dial: Silvered, applied gold Arabic Breguet numerals, outer minute track
with gilt dot markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, signed Movado.
original and untouched, warmed to sepia
Please inquire
if you'd like it professionally restored
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Dimensions: 32mm diameter (excluding crown),
35mm long lug tip-to-tip
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Hands:
Gold "cathedrals"
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Movement
type: Movado,
manually wound, nickel plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, four
adjustements, index regulator
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Band: Leather, fully stitched, remborde, designed for fixed lug watches,
brand new and unworn
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Crystals: Outer
- acrylic,
excellent condition; inner - mineral glass
The inner mineral glass crystal
has a few scratches on it. Please inquire if you would like it
replaced - it could easily be done.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers
has cleaned and oiled the movement and adjusted the hairspring.
We have also tested the watch on a machine that spins it in all
directions simulating it being worn - it is keeping accurate time.
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Timing: Timed
to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also tested the watch on a machine that spins it in all
directions simulating it being worn - it is keeping accurate time.
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Warranty:
1-year international warranty. Please message us for details
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of
it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care
in the business with an extremely experienced team of four
Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five
years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned,
one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership,
was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service
Center and also has done work for the Cartier Service Center.
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Box/Papers: BOX
- Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur
of Time Certificate of Authenticity 100%
satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied
with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price.
Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days
after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations
throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and
shop with confidence.
Connoisseur
of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
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displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website
if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward
the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's
listing page.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact
information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit
our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is
listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on
each watch's listing page.
Hours of
Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
Our
Selling & Shipping Information:
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If
you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome
to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within
30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal
is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience.
We hope you love it!
- The water
resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed
and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't
recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't
recommend showering or diving with it - even one that
was originally designed to be waterproof.
- We have
extensive international shipping experience. In the last
12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value
watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
- All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large
reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items
so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely.
Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch
is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best
and have careful procedures and quality control inspections
- we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of
your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you
- from time to time
some courier workers don't handle packages the way we
think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping
of most is governed by a small spring that is only about
1/8 the thickness of a human hair.
The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem
free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier
handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer
a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell
(unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so
if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime
in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at
no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit
back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're
going to wear your new watch!
- Our official
warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the
watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping
of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse,
being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts
etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants
of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have
a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage,
tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just
might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end
of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not
to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent
payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment
information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and
Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until
the check clears.)
If eBay doesn't calculate
your shipping and other shipping exceptions:
Domestic
shipping is normally by FedEx Ground or USPS Express Mail. All
shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by
using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International
shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx
fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping
calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies
to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder
at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost.
The shipping cost to most countries
not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $68.90 plus insurance.
Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.
This includes the following countries:
The UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator
does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries
not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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