*VERY RARE* 1930s Movado Cronoplan Three-Tone Dial | Ref. 11765 | Cal. 150MN

Arguably one of the rarest and most eccentric creations ever produced by Movado, the Cronoplan emerged in the early 1930s as a visionary instrument designed for motorists and aviators to measure extended time intervals on the move. More dashboard timer than conventional wristwatch, it embodied the glamorous speed culture of the interwar years.

Its ingenious patented system uses two concentric bi-directional rotating bezels surrounding the crystal. The outer bezel tracks the minutes, while the inner bezel aligns with the hour hand, allowing elapsed time to be read instantly once the interval ends,  a remarkably advanced concept for its era.

This example pushes rarity even further. The center seconds configuration is among the scarcest executions on an already exceptionally rare watch. Yet beyond that, the condition is what truly captivates. The bright three-tone dial remains remarkably crisp, while the mirror-glossy intermediate ring glows beautifully under the light in a way photographs struggle to capture.

Finding a Cronoplan is rare. Finding one preserved like this is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime luck collectors dream about.

CONDITION

THE FINE PRINT

Maker: Movado

Model: Cronoplan

Reference: 11765

Year: 1930s

Material: Stainless Steel

Dimensions: 34mm diameter; 11mm thickness 

Crystal: Plexiglass 

Lume: Radium

Bracelet: New Private Eyes made in Japan

Caliber: 150MN

Lug width: 18mm 

Box/Papers: No