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Movado M95 Chronograph Ref. 19038

Partially verified

This Movado M95 Chronograph, reference 19038, is a manually-wound wristwatch powered by the in-house Calibre M95 movement. The 35mm stainless steel case features a screw-down caseback, pump-style chronograph pushers, and a domed crown. Attributed to the case-maker François Borgel, the design incorporates a stepped bezel and faceted lugs. The satin silver dial displays applied Tritium-filled dart indices and a matching handset. A distinctive feature includes numerals on the subsidiary registers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, which are cropped to accommodate the indices. The chronograph functions utilize red-colored hands. The watch is presented on a leather strap. This timepiece is identified by the vendor as a production from the early 1960s, reflecting the design and manufacturing practices of Movado Factories during that period.

Front view of the Movado M95 Chronograph ref. 19038 showing the satin silver dial, cropped registers, and pump pushers.
Front view of the Movado M95 Chronograph ref. 19038 showing the satin silver dial, cropped registers, and pump pushers. — Oliver & Clarke. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.oliverandclarke.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Movado
Reference
19038
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa the early 1960s
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 Dial Design

The watch is housed in a 35mm 'waterproof' stainless steel case. It features a stepped top case construction and faceted lugs. The assembly includes a screw-down caseback, 'pump' style pushers, and a domed crown.

The dial is finished in a satin silver tone. It is appointed with applied Tritium-filled dart indices and a matching handset. A notable detail is the treatment of the numerals on the subsidiary registers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, which are cropped to allow for the placement of the indices. Red hands are used for the chronograph functions.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 35mm 'waterproof' case shares a similar design and in fact, the same case-maker as properly heavy hitting references from this era. That is, of course, François Borgel. It features gorgeous 'stepped' finishing on the top case, with dynamic, faceted lugs”
  • “satin silver color throughout, applied Tritium-filled 'dart' indices, and a matching handset with red chronograph hands.”
  • “Movado chose to actually apply 'cropped' numerals around subsidiary registers where appropriate, in this case, at the 3, 6, & 9 o'clock positions.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by the Movado Calibre M95. This is a manually-wound movement produced in-house by the manufacturer.

The movement drives the chronograph complication, which is operated via the side pushers. The central seconds hand and the sub-dial registers are indicated in red.

Evidence for this section
  • “powered by Movado's fantastic in-house Calibre M95 manually-wound movement.”
  • “matching handset with red chronograph hands.”

Provenance and Dating

The auction description reports the watch to date to the early 1960s. It identifies the piece as part of a varied series of dial and case configurations produced by the company.

The vendor notes the watch retains factory finishing and original components, including the crown and pushers.

Evidence for this section
  • “this example having been produced on the later end dating to circa the early 1960s.”
  • “The condition of this example is excellent, with strong factory finishing present throughout and the correct crown and pushers.”

Open research questions

  • What specific case number ranges are associated with the reference 19038?
  • Can the François Borgel attribution be verified through hallmark or case markings not visible in the provided photos?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Movado M95 Chronograph Ref. 19038
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMovado“Movado Factories”
Reference19038“Ref. 19038”
MovementCalibre M95“Movado's fantastic in-house Calibre M95 manually-wound movement.”
Case Diameter35mm“35mm 'waterproof' case”
Case MakerFrançois Borgel“the same case-maker as properly heavy hitting references from this era. That is, of course, François Borgel.”
Dial ColorSatin silver“satin silver color throughout”
Datecirca the early 1960s“dating to circa the early 1960s.”

Visible details

  • Subsidiary register numerals are cropped at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock
  • Chronograph hands are finished in red
  • Case features faceted lugs and a stepped bezel profile
  • Applied indices contain luminous material

Research qualifications

  • Case attribution to François Borgel is based on vendor opinion
  • Exact manufacturing date is an estimate attributed to the early 1960s

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Movado M95 Chronograph رفرنس 19038

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 2acf4873e1

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