Manufactured in the 1940s, this is a rare "Chronostop" model from Movado featuring the Caliber 478. It is a waterproof model with an Art Deco silver dial. It is based on the Caliber 470, well-known for its 3-hand model and triple calendar functions, with improvements made for the Caliber 478. Unlike contemporaneous chronographs like Rolex and Longines, where the chronograph second hand is constantly running, the Movado Chronostop resets to zero when not in use. This unique feature showcases Movado's creativity, making it closer to a traditional chronograph in design.
The seemingly simple silver dial has Gothic-style Arabic numerals for indices and a minute track. It also features a mushroom crown known from Patek Philippe Ref. 565 and is housed in a screw-back waterproof case manufactured by FB, adding to its rarity. Overall, this watch not only stands out for its rarity but also excels in design and quality, making it a choice for connoisseurs.