*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 This watch is in good and honest condition, considering its age. Both rotating bezels turn smooth and firmly. The dial has some aging and light even patina, but is in overall clean and stuning sghape. The Radium fill is complete in both hands and the dial. The watch has just been serviced. 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