Amazing 1960s Movado M95 Snail Tachymetre Dial
Brand - Movado
Model - M95
Refererence -
Year - 1960s
Dimensions - 36mm
Lume - Tritium
Dial - Snail Tachymetre
Movement - Cal.95
Accessories - Company travel case.
Up for your perusal is a truly exceptional 1960s Movado M95 chronograph — a piece that sits firmly within the golden era of mid-century chronograph production, where design, engineering, and understated elegance converge.
Housed in a beautifully proportioned 36mm stainless steel case by the legendary François Borgel, this example carries all the hallmarks of one of the most revered case makers of the 20th century — the very same atelier responsible for crafting waterproof cases for houses such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. The screw-down caseback and mushroomed pump pushers deliver both form and function, offering that distinctive Borgel robustness with refined proportions on the wrist.
The dial is where this watch truly comes alive. Executed in a striking two-tone blue and black configuration, it features a mesmerising inner snail tachymeter scale that dances with light, paired with crisp tri-compax sub-registers. The red-accented minute counter adds just the right amount of visual tension — a subtle but impactful detail that elevates the entire composition. The dial condition is superb, retaining its depth, clarity, and vibrancy in a way that is seldom encountered.
At its heart beats the revered Movado calibre M95 — a manual-wind chronograph movement widely regarded by collectors as one of the finest of its era. Renowned for its precision, architecture, and reliability, it stands shoulder to shoulder with the best chronograph calibres of the period.
Examples of this configuration are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly in such honest and well-preserved condition. These watches have rightfully earned a cult following among collectors who appreciate nuanced design and true horological pedigree.
A rare opportunity to acquire a chronograph that not only delivers on aesthetics, but also carries genuine historical and mechanical significance — a connoisseur’s piece through and through.
