Movado M95 Chronograph Ref. 19038
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa the early 1960s
This Movado M95 Chronograph, reference 19038, is a manually-wound wristwatch powered by the in-house Calibre M95 movement. The 35mm stainless steel case features a screw-down caseback, pump-style chronograph pushers, and a domed crown.
Attributed to the case-maker François Borgel, the design incorporates a stepped bezel and faceted lugs. The satin silver dial displays applied Tritium-filled dart indices and a matching handset. A distinctive feature includes numerals on the subsidiary registers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, which are cropped to accommodate the indices. The chronograph functions utilize red-colored hands. The watch is presented on a leather strap.
This timepiece is identified by the vendor as a production from the early 1960s, reflecting the design and manufacturing practices of Movado Factories during that period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa the early 1960s
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Movado
- Movement
- Calibre M95
- Reference
- 19038
- Case Maker
- François Borgel
- Dial Color
- Satin silver
- Case Diameter
- 35mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Visible features
- • Subsidiary register numerals are cropped at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock • Chronograph hands are finished in red • Case features faceted lugs and a stepped bezel profile • Applied indices contain luminous material
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a 35mm 'waterproof' stainless steel case. It features a stepped top case construction and faceted lugs. The assembly includes a screw-down caseback, 'pump' style pushers, and a domed crown. The dial is finished in a satin silver tone. It is appointed with applied Tritium-filled dart indices and a matching handset. A notable detail is the treatment of the numerals on the subsidiary registers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, which are cropped to allow for the placement of the indices. Red hands are used for the chronograph functions.
- Provenance and Dating
- The auction description reports the watch to date to the early 1960s. It identifies the piece as part of a varied series of dial and case configurations produced by the company. The vendor notes the watch retains factory finishing and original components, including the crown and pushers.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by the Movado Calibre M95. This is a manually-wound movement produced in-house by the manufacturer. The movement drives the chronograph complication, which is operated via the side pushers. The central seconds hand and the sub-dial registers are indicated in red.
Identification
- Reference
- 19038
- 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: Case attribution to François Borgel is based on vendor opinion
- Research required: Exact manufacturing date is an estimate attributed to the early 1960s