An odd looking chronograph movement. The column wheel seems to be inverted and the coupling system is hidden. I do not recall coming across another like it.
There seems to be a lack of interest in the unfamiliar. I experienced this when I posted about my 1913 Rose Watch Co (Heuer) monopusher. I happen to like this Movado. It looks quite small but the style is very 1930s and the movement is intriguing. I also particularly like when the single pusher is integrated into the crown. Where did you come across it? Edit. The first photo looked very Auctionata and what do you know: https://auctionata.com/o/176178/mov...aph-switzerland-c-1930?search=movado&cat=shop
I am interested in the movement, but I have not chimed in because I have never seen such a thing. I await someone else who knows better.
I've looked 3-4 times but not known enough to comment, I do know there are some very cool sort of 50s era Movado chronograph movements that were fully in-house (with near unobtainium parts these days) but this seems even earlier than that.
I like it too, but rather than lack of interest it may be more inability to say much of value. I once posted a nice looking, very early Heuer chronograph (1930s) on Chronocentric and no one responded for at least a month, until I proded gently again at which point a member admitted not a whole lot was known about that period...
These Movado chronographs were very well thought of when introduced in the 1940's. From the famous Consumers Report article on watches from 1949: That was a pretty unique feature back then. Also, collectors go wild for crown pushers in a chronograph. Dial looks to be refinished at some point, and I'm not sure about the hands. gatorcpa
Tried the litterateur I have on chronograph movements. Nothing really matching came up. Finish looks fairly basic.
@danomar, @dsio, and @Syrte I suppose that I associate interest with input. I have seen many threads where observations and opinions are discussed, despite a lack of knowledge. I feel that these discussions are worthwhile as unique observations can lead to the discovery of relevant information.
This post from @LouS has some good information on the Movado chronograph series: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f27/sl...ronograph-611817-post4468177.html#post4468177 gatorcpa
I too could find nothing in my reference library that looks similar. With the fixer bars, I wonder if it started life as a small, up/down pocket watch movement.
up/down is a chronograph - just refers to the location of the dials. Perhaps you are thinking of the ALS "Ab/auf" power reserve?
There's a 1940s Movado mono pusher on sale on Ebay right now out of Germany, could be interesting to ask them for a movement pic to see what's inside and compare. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Movado-On...830031?hash=item25b2756d0f:g:EBgAAOSwgkRVUHgUPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
I think it's about 30mm in diameter. The movement in the mono-pusher you pictured has a different movement entirely and one that is semi-common. Never seen the original post's movement. Also take note - the original movement in question is 4 times adjusted! .