For sale is an exceptional and rare Vintage Movado Automatic Caliber 331 with a Favre & Perret Case, a timepiece that stands as a true testament to Movado's "Golden Age" (1940s–1960s). This exquisite watch is not merely an object of luxury; it is a vital piece of horological history, featuring a rare configuration and an outstanding automatic bumper in-house movement.
The watch is housed in a desirable 18k solid gold Favre & Perret case. Favre & Perret made cases for many watch elite watch companies in this era like Patek Phillipe. The case geometry remains remarkably sharp, indicating it is unpolished or only lightly polished, a crucial detail for collectors. With its thin bezel and elegant lugs, the design perfectly showcases the transitional era that led the minimalist aesthetic of the 1950s. The dial is in good vintage condition, featuring an original, unrestored champagne tone with attractive, even patina and the correct printed "automatic / 331" text.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Size: 35mm
Case Material: 18k Solid Gold
Movement: In House Movado Caliber 331 Bumper Automatic
Dial: Original, Unrestored Champagne with Attractive Patina
Complication: Sub-Seconds
Condition: Very good vintage condition, a well preserved survivor.
Why Collectors Love It (Historical Significance & Rarity):
This timepiece, featuring its 18k gold case, is powered by the famous in-house Movado Caliber 331, a movement from Movado's first generation of automatics, engineered entirely without the use of ebauches. Its smooth winding action and inherent durability represent a time when Movado’s workmanship was competing with the very best Swiss Maisons. The appeal of this piece is its rare trifecta: Originality + Precious Metal (18k Gold) + In-House Movement. Pre-Zenith Movado watches are currently appreciating quickly, and this elegant automatic is a prime example of a "value sleeper," offering comparable quality and pedigree at a fraction of the cost. As previously mentioned, this watch’s case was made by the same maker as some of Patek Phillipe’s most popular models. A genuinely solid and dependable vintage luxury watch that still feels contemporary.
For sale is an exceptional and rare Vintage Movado Automatic Caliber 331 with a Favre & Perret Case, a timepiece that stands as a true testament to Movado's "Golden Age" (1940s–1960s). This exquisite watch is not merely an object of luxury; it is a vital piece of horological history, featuring a rare configuration and an outstanding automatic bumper in-house movement.
The watch is housed in a desirable 18k solid gold Favre & Perret case. Favre & Perret made cases for many watch elite watch companies in this era like Patek Phillipe. The case geometry remains remarkably sharp, indicating it is unpolished or only lightly polished, a crucial detail for collectors. With its thin bezel and elegant lugs, the design perfectly showcases the transitional era that led the minimalist aesthetic of the 1950s. The dial is in good vintage condition, featuring an original, unrestored champagne tone with attractive, even patina and the correct printed "automatic / 331" text.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Size: 35mm
Case Material: 18k Solid Gold
Movement: In House Movado Caliber 331 Bumper Automatic
Dial: Original, Unrestored Champagne with Attractive Patina
Complication: Sub-Seconds
Condition: Very good vintage condition, a well preserved survivor.
Why Collectors Love It (Historical Significance & Rarity):
This timepiece, featuring its 18k gold case, is powered by the famous in-house Movado Caliber 331, a movement from Movado's first generation of automatics, engineered entirely without the use of ebauches. Its smooth winding action and inherent durability represent a time when Movado’s workmanship was competing with the very best Swiss Maisons. The appeal of this piece is its rare trifecta: Originality + Precious Metal (18k Gold) + In-House Movement. Pre-Zenith Movado watches are currently appreciating quickly, and this elegant automatic is a prime example of a "value sleeper," offering comparable quality and pedigree at a fraction of the cost. As previously mentioned, this watch’s case was made by the same maker as some of Patek Phillipe’s most popular models. A genuinely solid and dependable vintage luxury watch that still feels contemporary.
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