Never underestimate the power of a simple, time-only watch. 

Especially a great vintage one from the likes of Movado. In the mid-20th century, Movado turned out some of the best watch designs full stop, from robust chronographs to handsome stunners such as the one we have here.

This Reference 18636 dates to the 1950s, though it’s in such good condition, you’d be hard-pressed to date it. Housed in a 36mm stainless steel case with holey lugs, an acrylic crystal, and an unsigned crown, it features a satin white dial with applied, gold Arabic and dot indices, a thin, matching sword handset with a red-tipped seconds hand, and an outer ‘railroad’ 1/5th-seconds track. Everything you need, nothing you don’t!

Powered by a hand-wound movement, this oversized midcentury masterpiece was clearly intended as a dress watch, but given its perfect sizing, will work well on ladies’ wrists as well. Give it as a classy gift or keep it for yourself — either way, you’re picking up an attractive vintage watch that’s already stood the test of time!