Technical Details & Model History

• Case: stainless steel, approx. 35 mm diameter
• Movement: manual winding Movado caliber 95M (column-wheel chronograph)
• Dial: original and in excellent condition, with applied Breguet numerals and chronograph registers
• Crystal: domed plexiglass
• Bracelet: original stainless steel bracelet with period-correct links
• Reference: 19038
• Year of production: 1950s
• Condition: exceptional

Key Features

• Extremely rare dial with applied Breguet numerals, one of the most elegant and collectible Movado chronograph variants
• Caliber 95M movement featuring column wheel and high-grade finishing
• Balanced design with dual subdials and original steel bracelet
• A timepiece combining sportiness and refinement — symbol of Movado’s 1950s excellence

Historical Context

The Movado Sub-Sea ref. 19038 stands among the most iconic and refined chronographs produced by the Swiss maison in the 1950s. Equipped with the renowned caliber 95M — regarded as one of the finest chronograph movements of its era — and featuring a rare dial with applied Breguet numerals, this example is now a true collector’s rarity. Its exceptional condition and original bracelet further enhance both its value and charm.