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Movado’s latest collection of watches has been titled “Bold.”  The label is fitting, as the collection features some of the most striking watches on the market.  Case in point: the 03600011 Chronograph men’s watch.

The Bold Chronograph is an attention grabber.  Movado made everything on this watch the cleanest, starkest white possible; even the people snowed in all winter will look slightly tan.  Underneath the outstanding visual appeal lies a well-crafted watch.  Its 43.5 mm case is made from a high-tech composite PVD stainless steel and is completed with stainless steel inserts, crown, and pushers.  The white dial is offset by silver hands and the soleil dot that marks all Movado timepieces.  Within the dial are the three chronograph dials, each one set with dial rings that match the outer time ring.  A date window sits at the 6 o’clock position.

The strap of the Bold Chronograph is white leather and is lined in purple.  It boasts a k1 metalized sapphire scratch resistant crystal that is treated with an antireflective coating.  It also features a high quality Swiss quartz chronograph movement.

The Movado Bold Chronograph men’s watch is the perfect watch for those guys looking to catch the attention of a room with just a flick of a wrist.  This watch is undeniably sleek, perfect for a casual night on the town.

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Looking for a perfect accompaniment for your most dazzling eveningwear? Movado Watches has created the perfect women’s watch for such occasions.  The Movado Ardezzo dress has a trim and tall 28mm Tonneau-style case, which is lined with tiny sparkling diamonds on each side of the bezel.  Its white mother-of-pearl dial is richly textured, and accented with two delicate gold hands.  Unlike Movado’s Museum watch, the Ardezzo has a full Arabic numeric display, which is highly stylized.  The 14-karat gold bracelet band is a perfect match for the polished gold case.  All of this is topped with a highly scratch-proof sapphire crystal, which is water resistant up to 99 feet.  While not a suitable watch for swimming, the Ardezzo is able to withstand accidental dunks and splashes.  

Every once in a while, you stumble upon a luxury watch that really stands apart from the crowd.  The Ardezzo 14-karat gold women’s dress watch (model #0694962) is that elusive timepiece.  Movado has been a perpetual style-setter since the company began in 1881 in a tiny Swiss village.  Since then, Movado watches have become some of the world’s most fashionable and desirable timepieces, with some of their more famous designs  in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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When you’re trying to get your message across and sell a certain product, what better way than to use a famous and beautiful face? Celebrities have it so good. They become stars in a movie and then get paid the mega bucks by endorsing brands and products.

Luxury watch brands like Movado, Omega, Raymond Weil and TAG Heuer are some of the ones that use this edge to market their men’s and women’s watches. Some of the most famous faces today (actors, athletes, musicians and artists) promote and represent some of the best timepieces on the market today.

Take actress Kerry Washington for example.  She exploded onto the scene when the movie “Ray” debuted in 2004 to much acclaim. Washington’s co-star, Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles and Washington herself won an award hosted by the NAACP Image Awards in 2005. This same year was when Movado brought on Kerry as one of its brand Ambassadors.

Kerry was part of the Movado’s 60 Years of Modern Design Campaign in which she specifically promoted one of the new Esperanza watches; this particular one (as pictured here) crafted from all stainless steel  (case and band), diamonds, and the signature Movado black museum dial. She has also appeared in Movado’s “The Art of Time” international advertising campaign.

The Esperanza collection offers women’s watches in many styles; including both round, square and rectangular-shaped cases. They are both crafted from stainless steel, 18K gold, or a combination of both metals, come with or without diamonds, and all have the numberless face made famous by Movado, except for one style, model number 0605348 which is unique and worth it to mention specifically because it features Roman numerals.

If you are in the market for a women’s watch and like the sleekness and elegance of the brand that Kerry Washington prefers, let Movado be your choice as well.

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Launched by a young, 19 year-old watchmaker named Achille Ditesheim, Movado, whose name means “always in motion”, was founded in 1881. Movado quickly became one of the most notable Swiss-based watch companies, earning hundreds of patents and awards for excellence in artistry and time-keeping technology.

Movado is probably best known for its Museum Watches, a collection that debuted in 1947, which feature black faces and a single gold dot at the 12 o’clock position, representing the sun at high noon.  In addition to this signature look, Movado watches are known for being very light-weight.

There are very few luxury watch companies that stick with a signature look throughout their entire existence, but that is exactly what Movado has done. Presenting elegant styles for men’s watches and women’s watches, Movado has literally hundreds of watches to select from.

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Movado never tries to impress with ridiculous complications. Elegance, simplicity and quality; these are the markings of their watches.  The Fiero series for both men and women is one of the most popular. The first thing you will notice that is the same among all four styles is the dial. Staying with their signature dial, Movado has uniquely crafted the all black dial with no numbers or dashes whatsoever. The women’s collection features cases encrusted with diamonds. To add to this already stylish appearance, each watch within the Movado Fiero series is silver with silver hands.

With famous faces like Tom Brady and Derek Jeter representing Movado watches, it doesn’t take long to realize that Movado’s men’s watches are handsome, yet sporty. The Series 800 and ESQ collections especially play this up. Other collection names for men are: Luno, Metio, Museum, Esperanza and Faceto and Eliro.

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Is your baby going off to college this fall? You may be feeling symptoms of the “empty nest” syndrome. If this is the case, you may want to give your son or daughter the perfect gift; one that will last a lifetime: a watch. A watch is a great way to send your son or daughter off to college. As they embark on their adult lives, they can experience the luxury and the sophistication of a Movado watch.

Whether you are looking for a men’s Movado watch or one from the women’s collection, we have the perfect choice for you.

Movado watches for men are handsome and sporty. The Series 800 and ESQ collections especially play this up. The Series 800 collection comes in three sizes and features surgical-grade performance steel, resilient straps and is water resistant up to 200 meters. The ESQ collection is more refined, featuring rubber or leather straps and stainless steel and rose gold cases.

The single dot at 12 o’clock is also the hallmark of most Movado women’s timepieces. Eloquent lines and refined luxury characterize Movado ladies’ collections, like the Faceto, Esperanza, Revi and Strato lines, to name a few. With hundreds of styles, shapes and colors to select from, there exists a Movado watch for every young woman.

Movado continues to thrive by always taking new steps to bring out the best in every timepiece they create. With hundreds of designs and styles to choose from, the Movado team consistently delivers the best selection for luxury watch enthusiasts to enjoy.

Not only will a Movado watch last a lifetime, it will make sure that your child makes her or her classes on time! After all, you’ll no longer be there to make sure they get up, get dressed and get out the door on time. Leave it to Movado to do the job.

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When one thinks of Movado, an image of minimalism, high style and modernity comes to mind. The infamous “Museum Watch”, with its single dot at the 12 o’clock hour is often regarded as icon of minimalist design.

In fact, Nathan Horwitt’s design is so much a part of the Bauhaus-inspired movement; it is even part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. So it is big news when a new collection is released that breaks out of Movado’s comfort zone. The new Movado 800 series has done just that. These sporty watches are vibrantly colored, athletically modeled, and affordable! Available in a variety of color combinations, exotic materials, and boldly sculpted cases, the 800 series is a true departure from the dressier, chic models for which Movado has become known.

Just in time for summer, the Movado 800 series watches offer a more casual collection for every day wear, without sacrificing their legendary craftsmanship and cutting edge design. These timepieces use stunning colors on the dial, portraying a bolder outlook for the company, making them an ideal choice for sports enthusiasts.

My personal favorite, and one of the splashiest versions available, is the men’s quartz model with a yellow dial, luminous hand and hour markers and the date displayed at the 3 o’clock spot. As with all other Movado watches, it has the Movado signature “dot” at the 12 o’clock hour. The heavier, substantial case measures 42mm in diameter and is 11mm thick, and is made of brushed and polished stainless steel. Bracelets are available in sports fabrics and classic stainless steel, but on this model I prefer the black, Kevlar-reinforced “xtremeresin” strap, which pairs well with the bright yellow dial.

If you are looking for a tough, resilient, sporty watch with an eye for design, look no further than the Movado 800 series.

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Always at the pinnacle of minimalism and futuristic design, Movado has done it again with the all new Sapphire collection, particularly the sensational new Sapphire Synergy collection.  It’s not that I didn’t already love Movado watches, but there is something about this collection that is so “21st century”.  Perhaps it is the way the flat sapphire crystal effortlessly flows right up to the case’s edge.  It is so fluid and sleek looking, that it would fit right in on Star Trek.  Because there is no bezel on this watch, it has a bolder and more streamlined look; both simplistic and modern in its appeal.

All of the watches in the Sapphire collection are appealing to the modern aesthetic, but the most futuristic version of this timepiece is the one with the stainless steel bracelet and round, mirrored case.  This watch really stands out on a man’s wrist, as the case’s mirror reflects light and accentuates the sleek curves of its seamless case.  This is dramatic minimalism pushed to the limit – so fluid it appears as if it was “poured onto the wrist”.

Not only is the Sapphire Synergy a symbol of Movado’s design sophistication, it is also crafted of solid stainless steel  with extended lugs cut at a perfect angle, made with the finest Swiss quartz movement, and water resistant up to 30 meters.   The “Museum” dial is enhanced by the signature Movado concave dot at twelve o’clock, and graced with dauphine hands.

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If you’re into fashion and spend as much time looking at fine jewelry as I do, then you probably have some well-formed opinions about brands, designers, and the people who wear them.

I consider myself a luxury watch aficionado, so let’s say I pay pretty close attention to the kind of watch a man wears.  A watch can tell you more about a guy than his cologne, his shoes, and his hairstyle combined.

I’ve met my share of TAG and Rolex wearers over the years: Not surprisingly, they’re usually athletic (meaning they golf, play tennis or own a boat), subtly sophisticated and successful in business, but we’re not a good match.   This is because they usually have an ego to match their pricey watch and golf bag.

Movado guys have always been more my type, perhaps because I appreciate the aesthetic appeal of Movado watches, and their corporate focus on the arts, rather than sports.  In my experience, Movado guys are well dressed style-setters, more culturally aware, sensitive and creative.  They tend to enjoy a night out looking at art galleries more than a night at the ball game, and they remain a mystery to most of the women they meet, rarely revealing their innermost thoughts.  Women will claim that they don’t like these “mystery” guys, but let’s face it – they have a certain allure.

Sound like your kind of guy?  Then you may want to start looking for a man who appreciates Movado watches.  This is really quite simple if you give it some thought.  Just visit your local Movado boutique and hang out at the counter, or better yet, get a job there.  Stop at some gallery openings, visit a modern art exhibit, or peruse the Art History or Philosophy section of your local bookstore.  Better yet, just start wearing a Movado women’s watch – and he will come to you!

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In Esperanto, the universal language, the word means always in motion.  In English, it has come to essentially mean “extraordinary, iconic timepiece.” The same definition pretty much applies to languages around the globe as Movado has become one of the most demanded and adored watches in the world. And the brand has quite an interesting history.

It was once known as the North American Watch Company, but today, the Movado Group is one of the leading makers and distributers of luxury timepieces in exisence.  They are now an amalgamation of several distinguished watchmakers including the Concord company, and it thus makes timepieces under the ESQ and Vizio brand names.  It also has licencing agreements with Coach and is a distributer for the Swiss fine watch brands, Piaget and Corum.  Aside from all this, Movado owns and operates many retail stores that not only sell Movado watches but also fine jewelry and accessories.

Movado can trace its roots all the way back to 1881, when it was established by Achille Ditesheim, a nineteen year old watchmaker in the small village of La Chaux-de-Fonds in the Jura Mountains. Ditesheim’s little six-person workshop grew so quickly that by 1897 it had about eighty watchmakers, making it one of the largest manufacturers of luxury watches in the entire country. And already the brand had established a reputation for making watches of great technological sophistication being one of the first companies to utilize advanced machinery rather than simple hand tools. It was Ditesheim who gave Movado its Esperanto name.

By 1920 the Movado company was making and marketing over seven hundred different watch models throughout the world including two of its most well known timepieces, Ermeto and Valentino, the latter, encased in snakeskin, was named for the eponymous movie star, and the Ermeto, was one of the most luxurious watches of its era, with many of the different watches in the collection, covered in precious gemstones.

As good as the Twenties were to the Movado brand, the Thirties and Forties were perhaps even more innovative and noteworthy. In a roughly fifteen-year period, Movado created one of the first digital wristwatches,  as well as water-resistant timepieces in various styles and in 1945, they introduced the first ever automatic winding wristwatch called the Tempomatic (which eventually evolved into the  Kingmatic).

In the Sixties, Movado introduced the timepiece that till this day is probably most closely associated with the brand itself, its classic Museum Watch.

Nathan George Horwitt, an American artist, designed the Museum Watch with its now famous black, numberless dial. This design became so important to the horological world that Mr. Horwitt donated the prototype to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The brand went through a bit of a slump in the Seventies but when it was acquired by the North American Watch Company, its fortunes began to turn – especially in America and by 1996 the North American Watch Company officially adopted the Movado name as its own, as it had already become its most popular brand.

And today, Movado is still one of the most popular and innovative luxury watch brands in America, and that condition is unlikely to change anytime soon.

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Unlike many of its Swiss competitors, Movado is not defined by its association with sports celebrities, pilots and race-car drivers.  Rather, in keeping with its roots in the world of design, the Movado Company is an ardent supporter of the arts.

Internationally recognized for its commitment to arts organizations and individual artists, Movado started this tradition by commissioning artists like Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist to design limited edition creations as a part of the Movado Artists’ Series of timepieces.  Since then, Movado has unveiled their TimeScultpure at Lincoln Center, designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, and they have continually supported the NYC Ballet, Kennedy Center, Baryshnikov Art Center, and many others, through sponsorships and awards.

Future Legends is a partnership between Movado and four well-known arts organizations:  The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, The Baryshnikov Arts Center, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  Now in its second year, Future Legends selected the design team at Doshi Levien, and dancers Kirk Henning Doug Letheren to represent their selection of “emerging artists of exceptional talent.”

A recent event for Future Legends, held at the Cooper Hewitt Museum, featured performances by Wynton Marsalis and Natalie Cole, plus appearances by Movado ambassadors Kerry Washington and Mia Maestro.

One may wonder how Movado watches got such a great reputation within the arts community, or how they became synonymous with modern style into the 21^st century.  The answer is quite simple.  Movado creates some of the most distinctively minimal and modern watch designs to be found anywhere.  Known best for their single point of reference on the face – at the twelve o’clock hour, and their linear hour and minute hands, it is easy to notice a Movado watch without a second glance.  Over time, this versatile and recognizable design concept has morphed into a vast array of timepieces for both men and women, accented by an even wider selection of bracelets to complement any fashion palate.

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