Movado Steel Chronograph Ref. 1170
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
This stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, reference 1170 by Movado, dates to approximately 1960. The watch features a two-body, water-resistant case design with a stepped bezel, triangular lugs, and a screwed-down case back incorporating a dust cap.
It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber C.95 M, a rhodium-plated movement with 17 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a Breguet balance spring. The watch is presented on a stainless steel link bracelet with a deployant clasp and is accompanied by a fitted box. The exterior finish combines polished and brushed elements. The dial is executed in a bicolor matte silver and black finish, featuring applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots, and three subsidiary guilloche dials indicating seconds, 60-minute, and 12-hour registers.
The watch measures 35 mm in diameter with a thickness of 11 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1960
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Movado
- Movement
- Cal. C.95 M
- Case type
- Two-body
- Reference
- 1170
- Jewel count
- 17
- Case diameter
- 35 mm
- Serial number
- 19068
- Maker / attribution
- Movado
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a two-body stainless steel case measuring 35 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness. The exterior surfaces feature a combination of polished and brushed textures. Notable design features include a stepped bezel, triangular lugs, and a screwed-down case back, which also houses a dust cap to protect the internal movement. The dial is a bicolor matte silver and black arrangement. It includes applied steel baton indexes complemented by luminous dots. An outer track records 1/5th seconds and includes Arabic markers at 5-minute and 5-second intervals. Subsidiary guilloche registers display constant seconds, 60-minute increments, and 12-hour durations. The hands are luminous steel baton style, though they are reported as oxidized.
- Visible features
- • Triangular lugs are visible at the case attachment points • Three subsidiary registers display a black finish against a silver dial • The bracelet features a multi-link design • Round chronograph pushers are situated on the right side of the case
- Movement and Functions
- The timepiece is driven by the Movado Caliber C.95 M. This rhodium-plated movement incorporates 17 jewels and employs a straight-line lever escapement. Timekeeping regulation is managed by a monometallic balance paired with a Breguet balance spring. The movement, along with the dial and case, bears the signed markings of the manufacturer. The chronograph function is operated via two round push-pieces located on the side of the case. These activate the registers on the dial.
- Provenance and Presentation
- The watch is supplied with a stainless steel link bracelet featuring a deployant clasp. This attachment is integrated into the overall presentation of the timepiece. The lot is additionally accompanied by a fitted box. The auction description provides a general grading for the components, identifying the case, movement, and dial condition as grade 3. The hands are specified separately as original but with signs of oxidation.
Identification
- Reference
- 1170
- Serial number
- 19068
- 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: The auction description notes the hands are oxidized
- Research required: The auction description recommends a mechanical overhaul