Vintage Movado Manual Wind Swiss Watch, Cal. 3219 with Original Box and Strap - DuMarko

1950s Vintage Movado Manual Wind Swiss Watch, Cal. 261A with Original Box and Strap, Ref.38660

Name: 1950s Vintage Movado Manual Wind Swiss Watch, Cal. 261A with Original Box and Strap, Ref.38660
Brand: DuMarko
Price: 1490.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,490.00

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This vintage Movado is pure low-key elegance done right. Clean dial, sharp applied markers, and that effortless Swiss vibe that just works. . It’s the kind of watch that looks just as good with a suit as it does with a white tee.

The gold-filled case measures 33mm wide and 41mm lug-to-lug, with a slim 9mm profile that sits beautifully on the wrist. The dial is crisp and in perfect condition, with elegant baton markers and slim hands that keep everything clean and readable.

Inside is the Movado hand-wound mechanical movement known for its reliability and smooth operation. No quartz here — just proper old-school watchmaking. Even better, this example comes with its original strap, original buckle, and original box, which is a huge bonus and getting harder to find. A timeless Movado that flies under the radar, but once you wear it, you get it.

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CASE
Gold-filled case
Case size 33mm x 41mm
Thickness 9mm
Original strap with original Movado buckle
Original Movado box

MOVEMENT
Cal. 261A
Manual-wind mechanical movement
Swiss made

DIAL
Applied baton hour markers
Slim gold-tone hands
Movado logo
Swiss Made

YEAR
Circa 1950s

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About Brand

What makes Movado an important vintage watch brand?

Movado was founded in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds and quickly established itself as a leader in innovative Swiss watchmaking. In the vintage watch market, Movado is best known for its high-grade in-house movements, elegant chronograph designs, and strong connections to mid-20th-century modernist aesthetics. Vintage Movado watches are especially respected by collectors who value technical quality paired with refined design.

Why is Movado significant in vintage watch history?

Movado played a major role in the development of high-quality chronographs during the 1930s–1950s. The brand produced some of the finest chronograph movements of the era, often rivaling those of more widely recognized luxury brands. Movado chronographs powered by the caliber M90 are widely regarded as benchmarks of vintage chronograph engineering and design.

Are vintage Movado watches suitable for everyday wear?

Many vintage Movado watches were designed as functional tools or dress watches and remain wearable today. Time-only models and early chronographs were built with durable cases and reliable mechanical movements. When properly serviced, a vintage Movado watch can still be worn regularly, though rare chronograph models are often worn more carefully due to their collectability.

What should collectors look for when buying a vintage Movado watch?

When purchasing a vintage watch from Movado, originality and condition are critical. Collectors should look for:

Original dial with correct fonts and sub-dial layout
Matching case reference and movement caliber
Sharp case geometry and unpolished details
Period-correct hands, crown, and pushers

Movado dials and movements are particularly valued for their quality and refined finishing.

Which vintage Movado models are most collectible?

Some of the most desirable vintage Movado watches include:

Chronographs powered by the caliber M90
Two-register and three-register chronograph references from the 1940s
Early Movado dress watches with in-house manual-wind movements
Military-issued and oversized steel chronographs

These watches are prized for their mechanical excellence, rarity, and clean design within the vintage watch market.

Are vintage Movado watches a good investment?

Movado is often considered an undervalued brand in the vintage watch segment. As collector awareness grows, demand for well-preserved vintage Movado chronographs—especially M90-powered examples—has increased. Original vintage Movado watches offer strong long-term appeal due to their limited production and high-quality construction.

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Toutes les montres de notre boutique sont en parfait état de marche et ont été révisées par un horloger certifié. Chaque montre est soumise à une inspection finale avant expédition afin de garantir sa qualité et sa fiabilité.

Expédition

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Livraison express : 3 à 10 jours ouvrables, selon l'emplacement, au coût de 30 $.

Délai de traitement : 3 à 5 jours ouvrables pour toutes les commandes, quel que soit le mode d'expédition.

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Garantie

Chaque montre achetée chez nous est garantie pour garantir sa qualité et ses performances. Cette garantie couvre le mouvement et les problèmes de fonctionnement, avec des conditions spécifiques selon le type de montre (1 an pour les montres mécaniques et automatiques, 6 mois pour les montres à quartz). Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter cette page .