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Movado Kingmatic Ref. 15051 28 Jewels

This vintage Movado Kingmatic Ref. 15051 is a study in texture and mid-century elegance, defined by a silver dial that has blossomed into a beautiful “stardust” patina across its surface. The dial features a refined combination of applied hour markers, with grooved batons at the cardinal positions and faceted indices in between, all surrounding the classic Movado logo and “Kingmatic” signature. Legibility is provided by sharp dauphine hands with contrasting dark center lines, complemented by a simple sweep seconds hand. This is all enclosed in a polished stainless steel case with a slim profile, a smooth bezel, and elegantly understated lugs. The watch retains its original signed crown, bearing the Movado logo, a final touch on a sophisticated timepiece powered by a high-grade 28-jewel automatic movement.

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General

Brand

Model Line

Kingmatic

reference

15051

Manufactured

Switzerland

Department

Men

Dial Color

White

Case

Case Shape

Round

Bezel

Smooth

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Case Width

34mm

Case Height

41mm

Strap / Bracelet

Lug Width

18mm

Strap Material

Leather

Strap Color

Brown

Clasp

Buckle

Max Wrist Size

8.5"

Movement

Movement

Automatic

Caliber

Movado 531

Accuracy

>15 seconds

The movement showed a daily accuracy deviation ranging from 0 to 15 seconds across six positions.

Extras

Warranty Every watch sold by Ottuhr comes with a 1-year mechanical warranty. Select pieces may also include additional guarantees or extended coverage.

1-Year Ottuhr Warranty

Original Box

No

Original Papers

No

Overview

Long before the minimalist Museum Watch came to define its modern identity, Movado was a true Swiss manufacture of the highest order, producing innovative, complicated, and exceptionally well-made timepieces. In the golden age of the 1950s, their flagship automatic line was the “Kingmatic”, a series of robust, high-performance watches that stood toe-to-toe with the best offerings from Omega, Longines, and the like. This, in our opinion, is the Movado that collectors need to know about.

The Kingmatic was Movado’s proud entry into the fiercely competitive post-war market for self-winding watches. These were not generic timepieces with outsourced movements. Movado equipped the Kingmatic line with its own exceptional in-house calibers, and they weren’t shy about advertising their quality. The “28 Jewels” proudly printed on the dial of this example was a clear statement of intent; this was an unusually high jewel count for the era, signifying a top-tier movement engineered for superior durability, stability, and smooth operation. This was a serious piece of horology, built to last a lifetime.

This particular Kingmatic, a Reference 15051 from the late 1950s, is a truly soulful and captivating example of the breed. What immediately strikes you is the dial. The original silvered surface has aged over the past 65+ years into a spectacular and even “starry night” patina. This beautiful, speckled pattern is the result of the original lacquer finish aging gracefully over time, creating a unique cosmic landscape across the dial that is deeply beautiful and utterly impossible to replicate. Against this incredible backdrop, the sharp, applied dart hour markers and elegant dauphine handset provide a perfect, legible contrast.

Timing: The watch has been measured with a timegrapher at six different positions. The rate, amplitude, and beat error are within acceptable ranges.

Functions: All functions including the crown winding, time setting, etc are working as expected.

Integrity: The movement shows no signs of damage, rust, or corrosion, with all components appearing clean and well-maintained.

Authenticity: Each timepiece is evaluated and authenticated in-house. This watch is guaranteed to be correct to its manufacturer and time period.

Warranty: This timepiece includes a 1-year mechanical warranty, activated upon the date of purchase. 

Shipping: This timepeice includes complimentary insured shipping within all 50 states. 

Returns: If, for any reason, you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product for a full refund within 30 days from the date you received or signed for the item.

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