51 Movado Fine and Rare, Polygraf, Wristwatch in Steel, With World Time Complication and 24 Hours Dial, Reference 18149

Estimate: €5,000 –⁠ 10,000

Model: Polygraph
Reference: 18149
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1950's
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 129
Case N°: 1167449
Dimensions: 37 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case

Introduced in 1950, the Movado “Polygraph” World Time was produced in both gold and steel. The present example, reference 18150, is crafted in steel. The 37mm-wide case has a rotating bezel with deep milling, all preserved in very nice condition. Turning the bezel allows the user to match the time zone of the desired city with the red crescent 24-hour hand. The silvered dial features applied gold Arabic and dart numerals, a subsidiary dial for the constant seconds, an outer yellow and black 24-hour graduation, and an outermost ring bearing the names of 28 cities around the world.