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Movado Calendar 'Ladies' Ref. 13025

Partially verified

This ladies' calendar wristwatch by Movado dates to the 1940s. The watch features a square stainless steel case measuring 13mm x 13mm. The dial is finished in a brushed silver tone, containing printed black radiating indices, silver foil markers, and a blue-printed date track. Time is indicated by blued-steel dauphine hands, while the date is read via a central red pointer hand. The day of the week is displayed in a central aperture. The watch operates using a manual-winding movement manufactured by Movado. External case features include a winding crown at the 3 o'clock position and two micro-pushers located on the left side of the case profile, intended for setting the day and date functions. The watch is currently fitted with a grey strap. The seller describes the case condition as unpolished and gently worn.

Frontal view of the Movado Calendar Ref. 13025 featuring a brushed silver dial and blue date track.
Frontal view of the Movado Calendar Ref. 13025 featuring a brushed silver dial and blue date track. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · Calendar wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Movado
Reference
13025
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1940s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Features

The watch is housed in a square, stainless steel case that measures 13mm by 13mm. The case design incorporates a crown situated at the 3 o'clock position, which is used for time adjustment and winding the manual movement.

On the opposite side of the case, along the left profile, there are two micro-pushers. These components are specifically provided for the adjustment of the calendar functions, controlling the day and date displays. The seller describes the case as being in an unpolished, gently worn condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “square 13mm x 13mm stainless steel case”
  • “The case utilizes a pair of micro-pushers on the left case profile for setting the day and date, as well as a crown at 3 o'clock for winding and setting the time.”

Dial and Indication

The dial features a brushed silver finish. It is styled with printed black radiating indices on the outer edge, complemented by silver foil indices positioned closer to the center. A blue track facilitates the reading of the date.

Time is displayed via blued-steel dauphine hands, while a red pointer hand indicates the current date on the track. A rectangular aperture located centrally shows the day of the week, appearing as 'DIM' in the provided photographic documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial has a lovely 'brushed' silver base with printed black 'exploding' indices on the outer edge, lovely silver 'foil' indices in the inside, and a a blue date track between the two.”
  • “Time is read via a blued-steel 'dauphine' handset with a red 'pointer-date' hand.”

Movement and Origin

The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement produced by Movado. The manufacturer, historically known as Movado Factories, produced this timepiece during the 1940s.

The movement drives the integrated calendar system, which allows for the simultaneous tracking of time, day, and date. The dial confirms the Swiss origin of the timepiece with the print 'SWISS MADE' at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “it is powered by one of Movado's own manual-winding movements”
  • “Take the watch that we have here for example: a ladies 'calendar' from the 1940s.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in the 13025 reference?
  • What is the precise production year of this watch within the 1940s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Movado Calendar 'Ladies' Ref. 13025
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMovado“Movado Factories (yes, that was the full name)”
Reference13025“Movado Calendar 'Ladies' Ref. 13025”
Case dimensions13mm x 13mm“square 13mm x 13mm stainless steel case”
Movement typeManual-winding“powered by one of Movado's own manual-winding movements”
Calendar featuresDay and date“utilizes a pair of micro-pushers on the left case profile for setting the day and date”
HandsetBlued-steel dauphine“read via a blued-steel 'dauphine' handset with a red 'pointer-date' hand”

Visible details

  • Case features two micro-pushers on the left side for calendar adjustments
  • Dial includes a red pointer hand for the date function
  • The day of the week window displays 'DIM' in the provided photographs
  • Case is square with fixed lugs
  • Dial printed with 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond the 1940s decade
  • The internal movement condition is not visually verified through photos

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Movado Calendar 'Ladies' Ref. 13025 - 'Brushed' Silver Dial Unpolished

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c10a4dc987

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