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Movado Calatrava cal 115 Bumper
Movado—meaning "always in motion" in Esperanto—is renowned for its minimalist, Bauhaus-inspired Museum Watch designed in 1947. Originally a high-quality mechanical watchmaker, the company is now a fashion or “mall” brand. Perhaps best known for the Museum watch from 1947 which features a black dial with a single gold dot at 12 o'clock, symbolizing the sun at high noon. It was the first watch dial selected for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection.
This midcentury Calatrava sub-seconds watch is a classic design. Traditionally a dress watch with dauphine hands and applied indices, extra fun here as the bumper movement has a satisfying feel as it bounces around to power the watch.
While no service history, this one looks healthy on timegrapher—it is running about a minute fast (we opted not to regulate it slower as the rich is not worth the reward) but the beat is smooth and amplitude is good. Rotating hands is a tough tight. Overall, condition is good for the era with no damage, light wear, minimal signs of polish but possibly dust and lint on dial or crystal—and appears to have an original untouched dial which is key for vintage collecting.
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Videos timegrapher etc:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1COXOu1QmhsB1akdn4EN_BMoJD07n7k_7?usp=share_link
Specifications: 34.5mm case Gold plated 20 micron (marked ‘Plaque G20’ in between lugs) with stainless steel case back X 17lug width X 42h (lug to lug) X cc with acrylic crystal
Movement: automatic Bumper Movado Cal 115
Box and papers: no
Bracelet: no
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video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle, venmo or wire offer
Movado Calatrava cal 115 Bumper
Movado—meaning "always in motion" in Esperanto—is renowned for its minimalist, Bauhaus-inspired Museum Watch designed in 1947. Originally a high-quality mechanical watchmaker, the company is now a fashion or “mall” brand. Perhaps best known for the Museum watch from 1947 which features a black dial with a single gold dot at 12 o'clock, symbolizing the sun at high noon. It was the first watch dial selected for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection.
This midcentury Calatrava sub-seconds watch is a classic design. Traditionally a dress watch with dauphine hands and applied indices, extra fun here as the bumper movement has a satisfying feel as it bounces around to power the watch.
While no service history, this one looks healthy on timegrapher—it is running about a minute fast (we opted not to regulate it slower as the rich is not worth the reward) but the beat is smooth and amplitude is good. Rotating hands is a tough tight. Overall, condition is good for the era with no damage, light wear, minimal signs of polish but possibly dust and lint on dial or crystal—and appears to have an original untouched dial which is key for vintage collecting.
_________________________________________________
Videos timegrapher etc:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1COXOu1QmhsB1akdn4EN_BMoJD07n7k_7?usp=share_link
Specifications: 34.5mm case Gold plated 20 micron (marked ‘Plaque G20’ in between lugs) with stainless steel case back X 17lug width X 42h (lug to lug) X cc with acrylic crystal
Movement: automatic Bumper Movado Cal 115
Box and papers: no
Bracelet: no
_________________________________________________
video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
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