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Chuckred · 4 June 2015, 03:09 AM

Hello all - still new to the Forum...

Have been trying to research the Movado Kingmatic I inherited from my grandfather in the mid-1990's. I believe he purchased it when he traveled to Europe in the early 1960s (I think they also came back with a Jaguar Mk. IX, which was passed down to my parents when we were little, but that's another story). I don't know much about it, and I see that recent Movado watches are somewhat maligned as "mall watches", but I gather they were a good brand back then.

I am not interested in value or selling, due to sentimental value, but am just curious about the watch... I don't remember him not having it on except in the pool - it was certainly his everyday watch!

I had it serviced by Govberg Jewelers back in 1997 ($150!). I rarely wear it, and it keeps good time. Is there any reason to worry about having it serviced again?

The marking on the bottom left lug is "65432" - any clue what that means?

Excuse the cheap leather band - it was on the CDL 14k band, but I wanted something a little less flashy for when I wear it.

Chuckred · 7 June 2015, 03:28 AM

Just getting ready to wear it to a family funeral and wondering about some of the history of the brand... Would be thrilled to learn more about it!

Chuckred · 12 August 2015, 01:40 PM

I'm still curious if there is any interesting history to this old Movado, besides the obvious family history. When did Movado jump the shark?

Also, I think a decent leather band is in order. An old size apparently. Any suggestions that would do justice to this old classic?

4 June 2015, 03:09 AM	#1
Chuckred "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 116	Vintage Movado Kingmatic Hello all - still new to the Forum... Have been trying to research the Movado Kingmatic I inherited from my grandfather in the mid-1990's. I believe he purchased it when he traveled to Europe in the early 1960s (I think they also came back with a Jaguar Mk. IX, which was passed down to my parents when we were little, but that's another story). I don't know much about it, and I see that recent Movado watches are somewhat maligned as "mall watches", but I gather they were a good brand back then. I am not interested in value or selling, due to sentimental value, but am just curious about the watch... I don't remember him not having it on except in the pool - it was certainly his everyday watch! I had it serviced by Govberg Jewelers back in 1997 ($150!). I rarely wear it, and it keeps good time. Is there any reason to worry about having it serviced again? The marking on the bottom left lug is "65432" - any clue what that means? Excuse the cheap leather band - it was on the CDL 14k band, but I wanted something a little less flashy for when I wear it.

7 June 2015, 03:28 AM	#2
Chuckred "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 116	No input? Just getting ready to wear it to a family funeral and wondering about some of the history of the brand... Would be thrilled to learn more about it!

12 August 2015, 01:40 PM	#3
Chuckred "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 116	Curious again I'm still curious if there is any interesting history to this old Movado, besides the obvious family history. When did Movado jump the shark? Also, I think a decent leather band is in order. An old size apparently. Any suggestions that would do justice to this old classic? Last edited by Chuckred; 12 August 2015 at 01:49 PM.. Reason: Added question

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