Movado Sport "Borgel Case" in stainless steel

Movado Sport "Borgel Case" in stainless steelMovado Sport "Borgel Case" in stainless steel 33mm The Borgel case system patented by Franois Borgel in Geneva in 1891 was one of the earliest serious attempts to make a wristwatch water and dust resistant. The movement screws directly into the case from the back, eliminating the joint between case and caseback entirely and creating a sealed unit of remarkable integrity for its era. Watches built on this system are immediately recognisable by their

and carrying the full weight of the maison's decorative vocabulary

Collectors have long recognised it as the sweet spot of the line: generous enough to wear with confidence

A small seconds subdial sits at 6 o'clock

The case is a genuine François Borgel — one of Geneva's most respected case makers

date at 3 — runs on the calibre 5035

A Gerald Genta in full voice: inventive

beautifully finished

a family that ran through several decades and case configurations

Where the Royal Oak defined the brand's sporting identity

perfectly resolved

This example presents in excellent condition throughout — a complete

The cream dial is a study in period clarity: two guilloché subdials at 9 and 3