In contrast, here’s one you want to buy. The reference 11151 is among the final generation of this family from Movado. Produced in the latter half of the 1950s, this larger Borgel case has a more pronounced bezel and measures approximately 35 or 36mm in diameter. It is importantly powered by the Movado caliber 431, the brand’s first full rotor automatic movement, which was produced from 1956 to the early 1960s. This watch is a culmination of this type of watch from the brand, though by this point, sales appeared to be declining — we just don’t see many on the vintage market. Condition-wise, this one sports its original dial complete with “Switzerland” at six and clean, crisp fonts. There is a bit of dial patina, but I look past that, mainly because it is even throughout. The crown is replaced, but that can be fixed. Finally, the case is extremely honest, certainly never seeing a proper polish at the hands of a local jeweler — you love to see it.
