Movado 1951

[Patronus]

Been looking at my Movado and considering selling it. I noticed the word Second and a number engraved on the back and can't find any information on their meaning. Anyone have a clue?

 

[Porsche958]

The bottom longer string of characters is likely the model number, the SECOND but doesn't match any of the other engraving though... Odd.

 

[Patronus]

The "84.A5.863" is the model #. I was thinking the numbers below that were a serial #. It's a 7 digit number that is apparently stamped into the metal not on it like the brand, model info. The "Second" is also stamped(engraved?) into the metal. I bought the watch used and never really noticed it. Ignorance and inexperience with the brand I guess. Now I wonder if it's a mark of some repair jeweler or something.

 

[Zeake]

The second place winner in a contest maybe.

 

[Porsche958]

The "84.A5.863" is the model #. I was thinking the numbers below that were a serial #. It's a 7 digit number that is apparently stamped into the metal not on it like the brand, model info. The "Second" is also stamped(engraved?) into the metal. I bought the watch used and never really noticed it. Ignorance and inexperience with the brand I guess. Now I wonder if it's a mark of some repair jeweler or something.

No, watchmakers make their notes in the inside of the case back, old school guys with scratch a date and their initials with a screw driver and new guys use a permanent marker, but that is professional engraving by a machine so who knows, probably gifted as a placement in a race as someone else said.

 

[Patronus]

The second place winner in a contest maybe.

Lol. That'd be appropriate for me. Well I can dream can't I?

 

[Patronus]

Well. Nice prize for 2nd. Would love to know what 1st place got.