Movado Alta Super Sub Sea Automatic

[rw16610]

The 70s Movado Datron HS360 is high atop the list of vintage pieces I would be so glad to own. I've seen a few come up for sale but either in poor condition or for far too much. I also like the fact it has a Zenith movement, I believe.


Image from timeline.watch


Although this one isn't as nice in my opinion, it was great to see a reissue of sorte with very similar styling. The only two drawbacks for me are the fauxtina and bracelet / lugs seeming a bit wide in proportion to the case diameter. Even if it tapered it wouldn't look right to me, but that's just my opinion.

Seems like a fun watch, especially once they're available pre-owned for a fraction of the MSRP.















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[muckymark]

Yeah $4.5K CDN seems high but discounts and used pricing could make it more attractive. I’m not a fan of 4:30 date placement but bonus points here because it’s centred between the indices.

[Baco Noir]

I love the vintage Movado. Beautifully executed dial and well balanced with the case size too.

[rw16610]

Jun 9, 2023 20:57:07 GMT -6 muckymark said:

Yeah $4.5K CDN seems high but discounts and used pricing could make it more attractive. I’m not a fan of 4:30 date placement but bonus points here because it’s centred between the indices.

My thoughts exactly, and I was actually a bit shocked at the MSRP. I've seen it happen before with others so I'm remaining hopeful that people will find it attractive enough to buy, get bored of them and trade them in. $2,000 CAD or under and I might be in trouble here. The aforementioned process usually takes a while, of course, at least from what I've been seeing.

Maintain dial symmetry is important to many, but a lot dislike that date placement. For me it's a feature I find really useful so might (in theory) be able to sacrifice it, but feel the vintage model had better date window placement.

Jun 9, 2023 21:49:12 GMT -6 Baco Noir said:

I love the vintage Movado. Beautifully executed dial and well balanced with the case size too.

Agreed! In comparison to some vintage Heuer's, Zenith, and other obvious brands with a tremendous history, it's actually a good deal. However, finding one with the bracelet on great shape one must bring their wallet.

Over a year ago an eBay seller had a great example, serviced but worn a bit hard, otherwise decent shape but I simply couldn't justify it. Not to mention I tend to baby my vintage watches, even though they can handle the wear, due to no parts availability or in my eyes damaging a piece of history. Life is too short though and we can't take these silly things with us.

The acrylic crystal on it must look so stunning in person. I get a sense of that from any images I've seen.