For sale is an exceptional 1940s Movado Calendograph Triple Calendar. During this period, Movado was a formidable manufacture producing highly respected, complex movements entirely in-house. The Calendograph is historically cemented as one of the era's most significant triple calendars, so esteemed that the Swiss government famously gifted a Movado Calendograf to Winston Churchill in 1946. Offering an in-house complication, rare case construction, and a rich, authentic patina, this watch commands attention in today’s vintage market.
The reverse profile highlights the robust yet refined stainless steel case architecture, which is fitted with a classic, genuine pigskin leather strap. While yellow gold was the traditional choice for luxury timepieces in this era, making steel variations significantly rarer and more desirable today, this unadorned, domed case features a highly practical waterproof design. The case was notably manufactured by the legendary François Borgel (Taubert & Fils), the exact same casemaker contracted by elite brands like Patek Philippe for their waterproof steel cases during this decade.
On the front, the dial is a masterclass in balanced, functional design. The untouched dial has aged gracefully into a rich, textured sepia tone, showcasing the exact type of natural, even aging that vintage purists hunt for. The triple calendar layout features the day and month in dual apertures at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock, while a distinct, straight red pointer hand tracks the date along the outermost perimeter (numbered 1 through 31). Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, alternating dot markers, and elegant gold feuille (leaf) hands remain crisp against the champagne backdrop.
Brand: Movado
Model: Calendograf Triple Calendar
Era: 1940s
Size: 32mm to 34mm (Classically proportioned mid-century sizing)
Case Builder: François Borgel (Taubert & Fils)
Case Material: Rare Stainless Steel with an unadorned, domed case back.
Dial: Original, untouched dial aged to a natural sepia/tropical tone.
Complication: Triple calendar featuring day/month apertures and an outer red pointer date.
Hands: Elegant gold feuille (leaf) hour and minute hands with a straight red pointer date hand.
Movement: In-house Movado Caliber 470 Manual Wind
Strap: Genuine pigskin leather strap.
The vintage watch market is currently seeing a massive shift away from oversized, modern sports watches and back toward classically proportioned, mid-century complications. This piece is particularly compelling due to its rare stainless steel François Borgel case, as steel complications from this era were produced in much smaller numbers than their gold counterparts. Furthermore, collectors prioritize "honest" watches over heavily restored pieces. This watch's untouched, original dial with a natural, even patina drastically increases its desirability, serving as a unique fingerprint of its age. The faceted, slightly downturned lugs retain their sharp, architectural lines, indicating the case has likely avoided heavy polishing over its 80-year lifespan. The combination of the in-house Movado movement, the beautiful triple calendar complication, and the highly coveted Borgel steel case makes this specific reference a prime target for serious horologists.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
For sale is an exceptional 1940s Movado Calendograph Triple Calendar. During this period, Movado was a formidable manufacture producing highly respected, complex movements entirely in-house. The Calendograph is historically cemented as one of the era's most significant triple calendars, so esteemed that the Swiss government famously gifted a Movado Calendograf to Winston Churchill in 1946. Offering an in-house complication, rare case construction, and a rich, authentic patina, this watch commands attention in today’s vintage market.
The reverse profile highlights the robust yet refined stainless steel case architecture, which is fitted with a classic, genuine pigskin leather strap. While yellow gold was the traditional choice for luxury timepieces in this era, making steel variations significantly rarer and more desirable today, this unadorned, domed case features a highly practical waterproof design. The case was notably manufactured by the legendary François Borgel (Taubert & Fils), the exact same casemaker contracted by elite brands like Patek Philippe for their waterproof steel cases during this decade.
On the front, the dial is a masterclass in balanced, functional design. The untouched dial has aged gracefully into a rich, textured sepia tone, showcasing the exact type of natural, even aging that vintage purists hunt for. The triple calendar layout features the day and month in dual apertures at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock, while a distinct, straight red pointer hand tracks the date along the outermost perimeter (numbered 1 through 31). Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, alternating dot markers, and elegant gold feuille (leaf) hands remain crisp against the champagne backdrop.
Brand: Movado
Model: Calendograf Triple Calendar
Era: 1940s
Size: 32mm to 34mm (Classically proportioned mid-century sizing)
Case Builder: François Borgel (Taubert & Fils)
Case Material: Rare Stainless Steel with an unadorned, domed case back.
Dial: Original, untouched dial aged to a natural sepia/tropical tone.
Complication: Triple calendar featuring day/month apertures and an outer red pointer date.
Hands: Elegant gold feuille (leaf) hour and minute hands with a straight red pointer date hand.
Movement: In-house Movado Caliber 470 Manual Wind
Strap: Genuine pigskin leather strap.
The vintage watch market is currently seeing a massive shift away from oversized, modern sports watches and back toward classically proportioned, mid-century complications. This piece is particularly compelling due to its rare stainless steel François Borgel case, as steel complications from this era were produced in much smaller numbers than their gold counterparts. Furthermore, collectors prioritize "honest" watches over heavily restored pieces. This watch's untouched, original dial with a natural, even patina drastically increases its desirability, serving as a unique fingerprint of its age. The faceted, slightly downturned lugs retain their sharp, architectural lines, indicating the case has likely avoided heavy polishing over its 80-year lifespan. The combination of the in-house Movado movement, the beautiful triple calendar complication, and the highly coveted Borgel steel case makes this specific reference a prime target for serious horologists.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
