Movado Cartier signed Kingmatic with strap & buckle

 Movado x Cartier Kingmatic – Double Signed Dial

A rare and characterful vintage wristwatch, this Movado Kingmatic stands out through one of the most desirable details in mid-century collecting: its beautifully preserved double-signed dial, featuring both Movado and Cartier.

Produced during a period when prestigious retailers frequently signed watches made by leading Swiss manufacturers, this piece reflects an era in which Cartier offered carefully selected timepieces under its own name alongside renowned maisons such as Movado. The result is a watch that carries both the technical credibility of Movado and the refined retail provenance of Cartier — a combination that gives the piece exceptional charm and collector appeal.

Housed in a classic stainless steel round case, the watch embodies the clean, restrained elegance of 1960s Swiss design. Its softly aged silver dial has developed a warm, honest vintage character, complemented by applied baton hour markers, dauphine-style hands, and a beautifully balanced minimalist layout. The subtle signs of age across the dial only enhance its authenticity and period presence.

At the heart of the watch is Movado’s Kingmatic automatic movement, a respected self-winding caliber known for its reliability and slim profile. The Kingmatic line represents some of Movado’s most refined mid-century dress watches, and examples carrying a Cartier retailer signature are notably more intriguing and collectible than standard production pieces.

Elegant, understated, and historically interesting, this is a watch that appeals not only for its aesthetics, but also for the story it tells — one rooted in a time when fine watchmaking and fine retailing often came together in beautifully subtle ways.

Highlights

• Rare Movado Kingmatic

• Desirable double-signed dial: Movado / Cartier

• Classic mid-century stainless steel case

• Automatic self-winding movement

• Elegant silver dial with warm vintage patina

• Applied baton hour markers

• Dauphine-style hands

• Strong 1960s dress watch proportions

• Excellent collector appeal due to retailer signature

• A refined and uncommon example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking

A highly attractive and increasingly collectible vintage dress watch, elevated by the rarity and charm of its Cartier retailer signature. Don’t hesitate to contact us for any further information or questions.