For sale is a highly collectible and historically important Vintage Movado Acvatic wristwatch, featuring the coveted Francois Borgel signed case. Representing one of the earliest successful water-resistant case designs, this watch is a landmark piece of mid century horology and a must have for serious Movado collectors.
This particular model is the large size for the era, with a compact and well proportioned 29mm case excluding the crown. The stainless steel case is instantly recognizable by its scarab shaped case and sharp lines, affirmed by the presence of the famous Francois Borgel stamp. The watch features a charmingly aged two-tone dial with a central sector showing a beautiful, warm patina. It displays large, painted Arabic numerals and a clear outer minute/seconds track. The dial is signed "MOVADO" and "NON-MAGNETIC," and is completed by once luminous syringe style hands. It is currently fitted to a classic black leather strap, allowing the unique lugs and case design to take center stage. This fine piece is powered by a reliable manual wind mechanical movement.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Model: Acvatic
Case Builder: François Borgel (Signed Case)
Size: 29mm (Largest size model and wears bigger due to the lugs)
Case Material: Stainless Steel Borgel case
Dial: Two-tone sector dial with honest patina, Arabic numerals
Movement: Manual Wind Mechanical
Why Collectors Love It:
The Movado Acvatic is an essential piece of vintage watch history. It is highly valued not only as a classic Movado but also specifically for its Borgel case, which played a crucial role in developing early water-resistant watches (alongside brands like Patek Philippe, which also used Borgel cases). This 29mm size is the desirable larger version, offering superior wrist presence. The genuine patina on the dial, combined with the technical significance of the case construction, makes this a truly dependable and unique find for enthusiasts of early tool watches and innovative case design.
For sale is a highly collectible and historically important Vintage Movado Acvatic wristwatch, featuring the coveted Francois Borgel signed case. Representing one of the earliest successful water-resistant case designs, this watch is a landmark piece of mid century horology and a must have for serious Movado collectors.
This particular model is the large size for the era, with a compact and well proportioned 29mm case excluding the crown. The stainless steel case is instantly recognizable by its scarab shaped case and sharp lines, affirmed by the presence of the famous Francois Borgel stamp. The watch features a charmingly aged two-tone dial with a central sector showing a beautiful, warm patina. It displays large, painted Arabic numerals and a clear outer minute/seconds track. The dial is signed "MOVADO" and "NON-MAGNETIC," and is completed by once luminous syringe style hands. It is currently fitted to a classic black leather strap, allowing the unique lugs and case design to take center stage. This fine piece is powered by a reliable manual wind mechanical movement.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Model: Acvatic
Case Builder: François Borgel (Signed Case)
Size: 29mm (Largest size model and wears bigger due to the lugs)
Case Material: Stainless Steel Borgel case
Dial: Two-tone sector dial with honest patina, Arabic numerals
Movement: Manual Wind Mechanical
Why Collectors Love It:
The Movado Acvatic is an essential piece of vintage watch history. It is highly valued not only as a classic Movado but also specifically for its Borgel case, which played a crucial role in developing early water-resistant watches (alongside brands like Patek Philippe, which also used Borgel cases). This 29mm size is the desirable larger version, offering superior wrist presence. The genuine patina on the dial, combined with the technical significance of the case construction, makes this a truly dependable and unique find for enthusiasts of early tool watches and innovative case design.
