1940s Movado M95 Chronograph Ref. 49036 In 14k Yellow Gold

Why This Watch Matters Still one of the most underrated brands in vintage watches, Movados continue to stun us when we have the pleasure of offering them– this M95 in 14k yellow gold is no different. The Full Story The vintage Movado market has surged in recent years, elevating the brand to darling underdog status among collectors. High quality examples continue to pop up and achieve great value in public sales. The brand was founded in 1881, and ever since, it's been known as one of Switzerland's most diverse watch brands, from a product perspective. Among its historic catalog are stunning dress watches, professional tool watches, design-driven releases, and entry-level models. While the sport watches are remarkable, the brand also had a penchant for crafting elegant dress models such as the one we have here, a chronograph with a legendary movement inside. The in-house Movado caliber M90 was released in 1938 as the world's first modular chronograph movement. A year later, in 1939, a t