Bidspirit auction | Two-Tone Quartz Wristwatch marked Movado,
Two-Tone Quartz Wristwatch marked Movado, Reference 86.A1.816.2 - This quartz wristwatch features a black dial in the Museum style, marked SWISS MOVADO QUARTZ with a gold-toned concave dot at the 12 o'clock position and gold-toned dauphine hands. The case is constructed from stainless steel with a gold-toned bezel, paired with a two-tone link bracelet. The exterior case back is stamped WATER RESISTANT, MOVADO, SINCE 1881, ALL STEEL, QUARTZ and bears the reference number 86.A1.816.2 and serial number 8095232. Internal inspection reveals a quartz movement marked MIYOTA WATCH CO and an interior case back marked MIYOTA WATCH CO CHINA. These internal components are inconsistent with authentic Swiss production for this brand. The watch is fitted with a two-tone stainless steel link bracelet and a fold-over clasp featuring a circular M logo. The clasp interior is marked STAINLESS STEEL. The movement runs with a new battery. 31mm (case size excluding crown). The watch is in used condition with significant visible wear. Heavy scratches are present on the crystal and the metal surfaces of the case and bracelet. The gold-toned plating shows substantial thinning and wear-through on the bezel and bracelet links. Accumulation of debris is visible in the recessed areas of the case and bracelet. Per user-provided facts, the watch runs with a new battery.