Movado Kingmatic Sub-Sea Reference 5261
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Movado Kingmatic Sub-Sea, reference 5261, dates from the 1960s. It is constructed with an 18K yellow gold case measuring 35mm in diameter. The watch features a silver sunburst dial with applied yellow gold hour markers and gold hands.
It utilizes the "Sub-Sea" designation, a term introduced by Movado in the 1930s to denote water-resistant engineering, which is applied here to a dress-oriented reference. The case back features a "Kingmatic" medallion, and the crown is marked with the Movado logo. The movement is self-winding, although the specific caliber is not specified. It is currently fitted with a 2-piece handmade black alligator leather strap.
The auction description reports the watch is in working order, though its service history remains unknown. The dial features tritium luminous plots at the tip of each marker and within the hands, with varying degrees of degradation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Brand
- Movado
- Strap
- 2pc Handmade Black Alligator Strap
- Diameter
- 35mm
- Material
- 18K Yellow Gold
- Reference
- 5261
- Dial Color
- Silver
- Serial Number
- 53X
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 35mm. The design is noted for its mid-century styling, balancing dress aesthetics with the brand's Sub-Sea water-resistant engineering. The screw-down case back incorporates a specific Kingmatic medallion, and the winding crown retains the original Movado logo. The silver sunburst dial is original and features gold applied markers. Tritium lume plots are positioned at the tip of each marker. The gold-toned hands are original to the piece. The dial remains free of structural damage, showing only minor age-related wear, while the lume material exhibits some degradation.
- Visible features
- • Sunburst finish on the silver-colored dial • Date aperture positioned at 3 o'clock • Movado logo on the crown • Applied gold-tone hour markers
- Movement and Function
- The piece is identified as a Kingmatic model, a series historically associated with the brand's self-winding movements. The internal mechanics are designed to provide water resistance under the Sub-Sea designation. The watch is described as being in running condition. The auction house explicitly states that the service history is unknown and the movement has not been professionally serviced by them.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is provided as the timepiece only, with no additional factory accessories, boxes, or documentation. It is mounted on a non-original 2-piece handmade black alligator leather strap. The item is listed under the stock number MOVKMSS5261, with a case serial number beginning with 53X.
Identification
- Reference
- 5261
- Serial number
- 53X
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service history is unknown
- Research required: Hour hands lack visible luminous material
- Research required: Tritium plots at markers exhibit degradation