It was all too easy to get smitten by the 1966 Full Calendar when it was first released – a timepiece with tasteful elements, an understated dress watch appeal, and the practical full calendar complication. This reference 49535-11-131-BB60, released in 2016, is similarly shrouded in elegance. It stays honest to the initial brief, although the stainless steel construction (the first 1966 Full Calendar in non-precious metal) reflects the timepiece’s subtle evolution.

The watch delivers sophistication and urbanity with its smooth round case — 40mm diameter. It brings a well-crafted and stylishly put calendar on the silver dial. The day and month apertures with distinctive red text sit below the brand signature at 12, while the date and moon phase functions are nestled at six o’clock in a sub-dial. The rest of the dial nails discreet opulence with slim indexes, clean minute scale, and well-designed leaf hands.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.