For sale is a fantastic find from the height of the "Space Age" era: a rare Movado Kingmatic "President" S. Dating to the late 1960s or very early 1970s, this timepiece is a vibrant example of "Old World" Movado manufacturing before the company merged with Zenith. It combines high-grade Swiss horology with a funky, retro-futurist aesthetic.
This watch is defined by its bold geometry. The stainless steel case features a distinct rounded, lug-integrated silhouette, evocative of the famous "Disco Volante" (Flying Saucer) style Francois Borgel case, beloved in mid-century design. It sits on the wrist with a substantial, architectural presence. The dial is the true star of the show: a "tuxedo" or "bullseye" layout featuring a silver sunburst center framed by a dark charcoal track. This is punctuated by striking, raised electric blue block indices, a rare configuration that perfectly captures the playful yet sophisticated spirit of the Jet Set era. Inside, the watch is powered by a genuine Movado in-house automatic caliber (likely the 380/388 series), making this a "pure" Movado execution.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Model: Kingmatic "President" S
Era: Circa late 1960s – Early 1970s
Case Style: Stainless Steel Francois Borgel "Disco Volante" (Flying Saucer) aesthetic
Dial: Rare "Tuxedo" layout with Silver Sunburst center and Blue Block Indices
Movement: In-House Movado Automatic (Pre-Zenith Merger)
Complication: Date Window (Trapezoid frame)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with sharp case lines and an honest original dial.
Why Collectors Love It: The Movado Kingmatic "President" represents a sweet spot in vintage collecting: rare design, in-house pedigree, and value. Collectors specifically hunt for these "Pre-Zenith" models to secure the robust, proprietary Movado movements that rivaled Omega and IWC during this period. The "Disco Volante" style case gives it a unique silhouette that stands out from standard round dress watches, while the specific "President" dial with blue indices is an "oddball" rarity that likely won't surface again soon. This is a chance to own a piece of avant-garde art that also happens to be a serious, high-performance timekeeper.
For sale is a fantastic find from the height of the "Space Age" era: a rare Movado Kingmatic "President" S. Dating to the late 1960s or very early 1970s, this timepiece is a vibrant example of "Old World" Movado manufacturing before the company merged with Zenith. It combines high-grade Swiss horology with a funky, retro-futurist aesthetic.
This watch is defined by its bold geometry. The stainless steel case features a distinct rounded, lug-integrated silhouette, evocative of the famous "Disco Volante" (Flying Saucer) style Francois Borgel case, beloved in mid-century design. It sits on the wrist with a substantial, architectural presence. The dial is the true star of the show: a "tuxedo" or "bullseye" layout featuring a silver sunburst center framed by a dark charcoal track. This is punctuated by striking, raised electric blue block indices, a rare configuration that perfectly captures the playful yet sophisticated spirit of the Jet Set era. Inside, the watch is powered by a genuine Movado in-house automatic caliber (likely the 380/388 series), making this a "pure" Movado execution.
Key Features:
Brand: Movado
Model: Kingmatic "President" S
Era: Circa late 1960s – Early 1970s
Case Style: Stainless Steel Francois Borgel "Disco Volante" (Flying Saucer) aesthetic
Dial: Rare "Tuxedo" layout with Silver Sunburst center and Blue Block Indices
Movement: In-House Movado Automatic (Pre-Zenith Merger)
Complication: Date Window (Trapezoid frame)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with sharp case lines and an honest original dial.
Why Collectors Love It: The Movado Kingmatic "President" represents a sweet spot in vintage collecting: rare design, in-house pedigree, and value. Collectors specifically hunt for these "Pre-Zenith" models to secure the robust, proprietary Movado movements that rivaled Omega and IWC during this period. The "Disco Volante" style case gives it a unique silhouette that stands out from standard round dress watches, while the specific "President" dial with blue indices is an "oddball" rarity that likely won't surface again soon. This is a chance to own a piece of avant-garde art that also happens to be a serious, high-performance timekeeper.
