{"product_id":"1950s-movado-kingmatic-sub-sea-18k-yg-ref-5261","title":"1960s Movado Kingmatic Sub-Sea 18K YG (Ref. 5261)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Movado Kingmatic stands as a perfect example of why vintage Movado remains so compelling today. During the mid-century era, Movado competed directly with the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe, establishing itself as one of the premier watchmakers of the period through a combination of innovative design, refined aesthetics, and exceptional manufacturing standards. While the brand’s modern identity is often associated with minimalist design, vintage Movado tells a far richer story, one deeply rooted in technical achievement and elegant watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented here, the solid 18K yellow gold Kingmatic Sub-Sea perfectly captures that balance between luxury and utility. Beginning in the 1930s, Movado introduced water-resistant wristwatches under the “Sub-Sea” designation, a hallmark later carried into the brand’s more robust sports and dive watches of the 1950s and 1960s. Unlike many manufacturers of the era, Movado extended this water-resistant engineering across even its dress-focused references, resulting in sophisticated pieces like this ref. 5261. With its elegant proportions, solid gold construction, and understated mid-century styling paired with the practical Sub-Sea capability, the Kingmatic represents an especially refined interpretation of the classic waterproof dress watch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eMOVKMSS5261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKingmatic Sub-Sea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5261\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18K Yellow Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2pc Handmade Black Alligator Strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classically designed, 18K yellow gold case remains in exceptional condition, exhibiting only gentle wear and light evidence of being polished in the past. The case retains its original crown, adorned with the  Movado logo, which exhibits minor wear. The screw-down case back shows minimal signs of use and retains the \"Kingmatic\" medallion. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc black alligator leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original silver sunburst dial features gold applied markers and remains in exceptional vintage condition overall, showing no damage and only minor age. The small tritium lume plots located at the tip of each marker exhibit some degradation throughout, though most remain present. The original yellow gold hands are also in excellent condition, though the lume in the hour hands is no longer present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The watch is running, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45215277318253,"sku":"MOVKMSS5261","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img043858_c93a40d0-8894-49fa-b716-b75ad9d9bb95.jpg?v=1779235666","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1950s-movado-kingmatic-sub-sea-18k-yg-ref-5261","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}