Tropical 1950s Movado Automatic (Ref. 16160)

Movado released water-resistant wristwatches in the mid-1930s, by the early 1960s Movado was producing dive watches to contend with the era's greater-known offerings from names like Rolex, Omega, Heuer & Tudor.

This uniquely tropical, cal. C.221A automatic bumper-powered is a stunning piece of Movado's long history of beautiful, simplified designs. This Art Deco-inspired piece bears the history of serious watchmaking while being modestly priced.

Stock #		MOV16160
Brand		Movado
Style		Automatic
Model		16160
Serial		B22XXXX
Size		Men's/ Unisex
Material		Gold Capped Stainless Steel
Dial		"Tropical" Cream
Millimeters		33
Bracelet		2pc Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The wonderful gold capped case retains its angular lugs and shows very minimal signs of use. The gold crown is believed to be original to the watch. The screw-down case back remains in excellent condition. The watch will come supplied on a 2pc leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The stunning dial with 3, 6, 9, & 12 Arabic numerals has taken on a beautiful streaked and spotted patina that is consistent throughout. The radium lume plots have taken on a lovely sandy patina and show mild degradation throughout when inspected under U.V. light. The original radium hands match the dial perfectly, under U.V. light inspection the minute hand shows a small repair in the lume near its base and remains stable, the hour hand is fully intact.