1970 Movado Datron Sub-Sea Chronograph
What We Fancy
In the late 1960s, the Zenith El Primero was released with its revolutionary self-winding chronograph movement. One of the more important moments in horological history. It was the first automatic chronograph to be made, or so they say, but the El Primero remains an icon to this day with little to no change. Many don’t know that during this time, Movado was fitted with the same automatic movement as they were owned by the same parent company as Zenith. This example dates to 1970 and features a stunning reverse panda dial, original bracelet, & tonneau-style case.
Brand: Movado
Model: Datron Sub-Sea HS 360
Case: 37.5mm wide (excluding crown), 42.5mm tall, 12.5mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down case back, original signed crown, original pump pushers, original domed plexiglass crystal, tonneau style
Movement: Movado cal. 3019 PHC (Zenith El Primero), automatic, recently serviced
Bracelet/ Strap: Original steel bracelet w/ signed folding clasp, any item from the Accessories shop on us, 18mm lug width
Features: Matte reveres panda dial, raised baton hour indices, date at 12, outer tachymeter scale, 12-hour counting chronograph w/ 30-minute intervals, signed crown, pump pushers, screw-down case back, plexiglass crystal, original bracelet, tritium lume, applied logo, El Primero movement, circa 1970
Box & Papers: No
Condition: In overall excellent all original condition. The case is very good still showing the original brushed finish, there was some light polishing in the distant past. The lume plots and dial are in very good shape, there is no discoloration or defects. The movement is serviced and operates as it should keeping accurate time when tested on the machine. The chronograph operates smoothly and resets to zero. The bracelet is in overall good shape with some stretch to the links, something to be expected for a 50-year-old watch. It can still be used daily.
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