Movado Kingmatic

A high quality Movado Kingmatic Sub Sea with chronometer rated movement. Model reference 2048.
According to ‘The Movado History’ book, the movement here was only used between 1958 and 1960, so we have picked a mid point year as the likely year of manufacture.

CONDITION

The Sub Sea case was made by François Borgel, as indicated by the FB and Key logo inside the case back. This is a good thing – Borgel cases can be found in IWC, Patek Philippe, Longines and Rolex vintage watches, so we are in good company. The case back is correct for the model too – both the case back and the case are stamped 2048 so there can be no confusion. The movement inside is a chronometer rated, 28 jewel in house automatic Movado calibre 536. This can be hand wound via the oversized crown, or it will wind automatically via the jeweled bearing oscillating weight. The date uses the semi quick set method (midnight – 9- midnight). The dial is very clean, and the date magnifier on the crystal is on the inside of the acrylic.

Production Info:

Brand : Movado
Model :Kingmatic Subsea
Model Ref : 2048
Caliber : 536
Case Material :Steel
Case size :34.7
Width without crown: 34.7 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 43.0 mm
Case Thickness: 10.4 m
Movement : Automatic
Gender Mens
Features : Chronometer, Date
Country of Origin : Switzerland