Movado Micro-Rotor Automatic Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s or 60s
This Movado automatic wristwatch dates to the 1950s or 1960s. The watch is encased in a 34mm 18K yellow gold housing equipped with a matching gold crown and an acrylic crystal.
The timepiece features a textured silver dial, which includes applied indices, a 'pencil' handset, and Roman numerals at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions. The watch is powered by an automatic winding caliber 230 movement, which utilizes a micro-rotor design. The 18K gold case exhibits a distinct lemony hue. This watch is a time-only piece, presented here on a green leather strap. It is described as a dress watch design.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic dress watch
- Maker
- Movado
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Handset
- Pencil
- Movement
- Automatic caliber 230
- Case diameter
- 34mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial features
- Textured silver with applied indices
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Movement
- The internal mechanism is an automatic winding caliber 230. A notable technical feature of this movement is the integration of a micro-rotor, which is designed to provide automatic winding capability while maintaining a slim profile for the dress watch case. The watch is categorized as a time-only piece, focusing on simple hour and minute indication without additional complications such as calendar or chronograph functions.
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 34mm case manufactured from 18K yellow gold, described by the source as possessing a unique lemony tone. The case is fitted with a matching gold-colored crown and an acrylic crystal to protect the dial. The dial is rendered in a textured silver finish and includes applied indices and Roman numerals at the primary hour positions. The time is displayed via a set of matching pencil-style hands. The dial bears the Movado signature along with the brand logo and the word 'AUTOMATIC' positioned above the 6 o'clock marker. The word 'SWITZERLAND' is printed at the very bottom of the dial surface.
- Visible features
- • Applied Roman numerals at 3, 6, 9, 12 • Textured surface on silver dial • Signed crown with Movado logo • Micro-rotor automatic movement architecture
- Design and Attribution
- The watch is attributed to the 1950s or 1960s production era. Its overall design follows the aesthetic of dress watches from that period, with the source noting a similarity in intended use to other classic dress models of the time. The piece is presented as a 'time-only' watch, emphasizing its function and design for formal or evening wear. The combination of the gold case material and the textured dial is intended to fulfill the role of a refined, svelte dress timepiece.
Identification
- 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: Specific production decade within 1950s-1960s range is not verified
- Research required: Exact provenance and service history are not documented