Vintage Movado Calendograph, Triple Calendar, Borgel Case, Ref. 14819 from 1950's - DuMarko

Vintage Movado Calendograph, Triple Calendar, Borgel Case, Ref. 14819 from 1950's

Name: Vintage Movado Calendograph, Triple Calendar, Borgel Case, Ref. 14819 from 1950's
Brand: DuMarko
Price: 2600.00 USD
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The Movado Calendograph was introduced in the early 1940s as part of the golden era of complicated wristwatches, when manufacturers began miniaturizing traditional pocket watch functions into elegant wrist-worn formats. This example is reference 14819, housed in a 33mm Borgel stainless steel case, and is powered by the Movado Calibre 470, a manually wound movement developed in-house by Movado.

The dial features a classic triple calendar layout with day and month windows at 9 and 3 o’clock, respectively, and a central red-tipped date hand pointing to a peripheral date track in blue and red. Dauphine hands, applied Arabic numerals, and a clean cream-toned dial give the watch an understated, functional elegance. A small pusher at 4 o’clock is used to quick-set the date.

CASE:

well-preserved Borgel FB (Francois Borgel) stainless steel case
3-piece construction with snap-on back and inner dust cover
33 mm (without crown)
Signed inside caseback: “Movado Factories Switzerland, FB Patent”
Serial: A481344 / Ref: 14819
Borgel cases are prized for their early water-resistant designs and robust construction, with François Borgel having developed some of the first hermetically sealed cases used by brands like Patek Philippe and Rolex in the early 20th century.

MOVEMENT:

Movado Cal. 470
17 jewels, manual wind
in-house triple calendar movement
clean and functioning, calendar functions correctly actuated via pushers
professionally serviced

DIAL:

original, untouched silver/cream dial with printed minute and date track
blue and red peripheral date track, with red-tipped central hand
applied numerals and dauphine hands in good condition
windows at 9 and 3 display day (Mon) and month (Oct)
minimal patina, even aging, attractive and fully legible

Discover Why François Borgel Watch Cases Are So Valuable? in this article.

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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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Watch servicing information

All watches in our shop are in full working condition, having been professionally serviced by a certified watchmaker. Each watch undergoes a final inspection prior to shipping to ensure quality and reliability.

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