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There's an aspect to this . . .

 

. . . that I find moving, Tony - in all likelihood, the original owner never had an opportunity to appreciate the quality that resided within . . . such pleasure was reserved for the watchmaker that occasionally serviced it.

Kudos for rectifying that inequity ;-) . . . cordially, Art.

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

 
By: Tony C. : January 27th, 2011-13:06
According to Wikipedia, the title of this post (and well-known phrase) can be traced to “a sermon by Jesus recorded in the Christian Bible: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Males of a...  

What a post, Tony.

 
By: amanico : January 27th, 2011-13:32
Love this delicious movement. The case, somewhant makes me thing about the JC Geophysic, angular but sweet at the same time. A bad boy with good manners... But this movement!!! Thanks a lot for this post, my friend. Best, Nicolas.

Thanks Nicolas...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-10:32
I see your connection with the Geophysic, and they do share some features! All the best, Tony

a wonderful read

 
By: playtime : January 27th, 2011-13:55
I never knew Movado possessed such an august history! congrats on this and wear in good health J

It is a beauty throughout...

 
By: mac_omega : January 27th, 2011-14:00
Hi Tony, what a beautiful watch and stunning movement. The preservation is near mint..., bit of jealous ;-) Enjoy the wolf! kind regards Erich

Thank you Erich...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-10:33
It's not an Omega, but it fits well in my eclectic collection.

good pics

 
By: LouS : January 27th, 2011-15:19
and informative post. Movado has traveled a long and mostly downhill road since then...

Thank you Lou...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-10:34
and sadly, I agree that Movado course in recent decades has been uninspiring.

Wonderful

 
By: sancerre : January 27th, 2011-16:48
Thank you for the wonderful posting - I know nothing about vintage; but I fear that you just may have caught my attention! This is obviously a beautifully conceived watch, congratulations! --Sancerre

Thank you Sancerre...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-10:35
your words are appreciated, as it is always a pleasure to pique someone's interest in vintage collecting. Regards, Tony C.

Chance favors the prepared mind..

 
By: tee530 : January 27th, 2011-18:27
..and probably few minds are as prepared as yours in the subject of midcentury chronometer wristwatches. Thanks for the education, and wonderful watch, photos, and essay. Tom

As always, you inspire me

 
By: Ginger : January 27th, 2011-18:53
What a beautiful timepiece. Thank you for the story. I like to imagine these forlorn unrecognized gems waiting out there in boxes in the attic or the back of an elderly widow's dresser drawer, then passing through an estate seller and finding an even bett... 

I appreciate your kind words, Ginger...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-10:40
and your 'elevation' insight is quite good. It is always gratifying to shed a bit of light on an esoteric corner of our (not so little) shared hobby. Best regards, Tony

Thank you so much....

 
By: pplater : January 28th, 2011-03:37
... for a wonderful story, wonderfully well written. We don't see anywhere near enough of this quality posting Tony - or (to put it more fairly to others) we could never have enough of this quality. If it will not be thought of as hijacking your thread, y...  

You are very welcome...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-11:00
and your kind words, pplater, are much appreciated. I agree that in-depth posts can be particularly enjoyable to read, as well as being potentially valuable resources. I suppose that I take the glass half-full view, which is that there are forum members (... 

Thanks for the education

 
By: Ubik : January 28th, 2011-10:57
A great post. Concise, informative, excellent. Being a vintage chronohead I know Movado made inhouse chronograph movements as well. However I know nothing about them, any info you can share about those?

Thank you Ubik...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-11:13
I am not a chronograph collector, but the movement that is the subject of my post is relevant to your question. I say that because the highly sought after Movado chronograph movements (M90, M95, etc.) were modular in design. So a chronograph plate was add... 

Thanks

 
By: Ubik : January 28th, 2011-11:33
That is interesting to know. Do you know if they did the modular work themselves?

Yes...

 
By: Tony C. : January 28th, 2011-12:02
they did. I have also sent you a PM with a link that you will find useful. Tony

Tony! What a wonderful post.

 
By: CaliforniaJed : January 28th, 2011-12:59
Thanks so much for sharing the history and the watch with us. I enjoyed both very much. Congratulations on owning that one. Best! CaliforniaJed

There's an aspect to this . . .

 
By: Dr No : January 29th, 2011-10:26
. . . that I find moving, Tony - in all likelihood, the original owner never had an opportunity to appreciate the quality that resided within . . . such pleasure was reserved for the watchmaker that occasionally serviced it. Kudos for rectifying that ineq... 

Great post Tony

 
By: RobCH : January 31st, 2011-05:30
...and a beautiful watch! Very well done, to the watchmaker and yourself... Wear it well.