307 - Movado Factories - Francois Borgel Case

Movado Factories - Francois Borgel Case (*) An elegant vintage wrist chronograph with tachy scale and legendary Movado in-house calibre Ref. 9068, Cal. M 95, Case No. 47, Dimensions 35 mm, circa 1955, Origin Schweiz Case: 18 K gold, screw back, antimagnetic protection cap, case maker's punch mark "FB" (François Borgel). Dial: Silvered, brushed, applied gold indexes, blue tachy scale, faceted gold baton hands. Movm.: Manual. The signature feature of the Movado design is the unique serpentine hand of the chronograph register. This type of hand is very rarely seen today because most of them have not survived the years. Another unusual feature here is the 60-minute division of the chronograph register.Additionally, the case of this watch was designed by François Borgel, the same Swiss casemaker who encased some of Patek Philippe's most sought after vintage models, such as the reference 1463 chronograph and 565. The results of this collaboration can be seen in elaborate features, such as a stepped bezel and a convex winding crown. This timepiece is in very good condition. The stepped, polished bezel and the slightly downward-sloping lugs give the timepiece a wonderful dynamic appeal. Case: very good, slightly worn. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species - such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard - are used in our catalogue or on our website for illustration purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.