Movado-Zenith Museum Watch in 14K Gold

CIRCA: 1970s
REF.: 36.1510.355
CASE MATERIAL: 14K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 33 mm in diameter
DIAL: Gloss black with an applied gold disc at the "12" hour marker, double signed Movado and Zenith
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black leather
BRACELET SIZE: 6 3/4 inches to 8 1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: Zenith 1140

Movado's Museum watch was introduced in 1948 to great fanfare and has been in production ever since. From the period of 1969-1978 Movado was under the control of Zenith. The present example is double signed Movado and Zenith, featuring an in-house Zenith movement and Zenith crown. The case design is visually interesting with a curved dial that matches the contour of the curved crystal and hidden lugs.
Condition Report: The dial and hands are in excellent condition, retaining the beautiful deep black gloss. The case shows no signs of polishing, but has tarnished to a deeper pink/brown color. The watch is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the watch is in very good condition with the original curved crystal intact.

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