One of the most famous vintage Movado watches is the Triple Date. Vintage Movado Triple Date Calendar watches can sell for thousands of dollars depending on the age and condition of the timepiece. This article will discuss some of the features which you need to consider when buying a pre owned Movado Triple Date.
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Vintage MOVADO SS Celestograf Triple Date MOONPHASEUS $1,495.00 |
Vintage MOVADO Solid 14k Calendograph Triple Date w TURTLE LUGSUS $1,495.00 |
Movado Fancy Lugs Triple Date Solid Stainless Steel 1940s WOW FROM 1940sUS $1,375.00 |
Firstly, the material used to manufacture a particular Triple Date watch is important. For example, the Movado Triple Calendar 14k gold version is a popular model which can sell for a few thousand dollars depending on when it was made.
The name Triple Date comes from the fact that the watch not only provides the current day but the full date. For example, instead of just displaying “14” the watch will tell you it’s Sunday the 14th March. The date of the month is signified by an extra hand on the watch face while the day and month are displayed on the dial itself. This feature makes the Movado Triple Date a useful and practical watch.
Not only are vintage Movado Triple Date watches practical but they also have an elegant style and come in both men’s and women’s versions. Including the lugs of the watch the size is often around 34mm although this varies depending on the exact model up for sale. Sometimes a Movado Triple Date will have been restored so before buying it’s important to know exactly what restoration work has been performed on the watch and what is still required. For example, some Triple Date watches may have a new crystal or have had restoration work on the silver. This may affect the value of the watch.
Some vintage Triple Date watches come with simple chronograph capabilities while some have no complications other than the date functions. When looking for vintage Movado Triple Date watches for sale always ensure that you check the date functions are all working correctly. You should also check that the watch movement is the original and is in good condition. This is another factor which could potentially affect the value of the watch.
Finding Movado Triple Date watches for sale on the internet at auction sites such as eBay is not usually difficult. Although it can be hard to judge an exact valuation for a particular model – especially when some sellers won’t know the exact date of manufacture – there are often deals that you won’t be able to find elsewhere.