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    Our Founding

    Achilles Ditesheim, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, hires
    six watchmakers and opens a small workshop in the
    village of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

    Our Founding

    Achilles Ditesheim, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, hires six
    watchmakers and opens a small workshop in the village of
    La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

    Movado Finds its Name

    Ditesheim renames his young company Movado – a
    word meaning “always in motion”, in Esperanto,
    a language designed to unify the world.

    Movado Finds its Name

    Ditesheim renames his young company Movado – a word
    meaning “always in motion”, in Esperanto, a language
    designed to unify the world.

    The Polyplan

    The breakthrough design of the Polyplan captured
    attention in the Swiss watch industry and earned
    Movado its 20th patent in 1912. Its revolutionary
    movement was built on three planes that were
    angled to fit a case curved to follow the natural
    contours of the wrist.

    The Polyplan

    The breakthrough design of the Polyplan captured attention
    in the Swiss watch industry and earned Movado its 20th
    patent in 1912. Its revolutionary movement was built on
    three planes that were angled to fit a case curved to follow
    he natural contours of the wrist.

    Soldier’s Watch

    Designed in record time as the first World War
    loomed on the horizon, the Movado Soldier’s Watch
    is a marvel of both form and function. It features a
    pierced metal cover over the dial to protect the
    crystal, while still allowing the time to be read
    quickly.

    Soldier’s Watch

    Designed in record time as the first World War loomed on
    the horizon, the Movado Soldier’s Watch is a marvel of both
    form and function. It features a pierced metal cover over
    the dial to protect the crystal, while still allowing the time to
    be read quickly.

    The Ermeto

    A true masterpiece of Art Deco style, the
    revolutionary Ermeto boasted a clever design which
    allowed the sliding motion of the case as it was
    opened and closed to automatically wind the
    movement.

    The Ermeto

    A true masterpiece of Art Deco style, the revolutionary
    Ermeto boasted a clever design which allowed the sliding
    motion of the case as it was opened and closed to
    to automatically wind the movement.

    The Curviplan

    Movado reimagined the iconic Polyplan in a
    slimmed-down style, featuring a meticulously
    designed movement that took advantage of every
    millimeter of the case.

    The Curviplan

    Movado reimagined the iconic Polyplan in a slimmed-down
    style, featuring a meticulously designed movement that
    took advantage of every millimeter of the case.

    The Acvatic

    Movado’s first water-resistant watch featured a
    patented Decagonal case with a screw-down back
    with a lead gasket and a cork seal for winding the
    crown.

    The Acvatic

    Movado’s first water-resistant watch featured a patented
    Decagonal case with a screw-down back with a lead gasket
    and a cork seal for winding the crown.

    Automatic Movements

    Movado introduces the Tempomatic, our first
    timepiece with an automatic movement. This self-
    winding design launched a proud heritage of which
    we continue today.

    Automatic Movements

    Movado introduces the Tempomatic, our first timepiece with
    an automatic movement. This self-winding design launched
    a proud heritage of which we continue today.

    Post-War Innovation

    After the Second World War, Movado echoed the
    buoyant spirt of the times with an explosion of
    innovation, introducing in rapid succession the
    Calendomatic—the first self-winding calendar
    watch, the Celestograph—a moon phase watch, and
    the Calendarmeto—a new take on the Ermeto with
    day, month and moon phase complications.

    Post-War Innovation

    After the Second World War, Movado echoed the buoyant
    spirt of the times with an explosion of innovation,
    introducing in rapid succession the Calendomatic—the first
    self-winding calendar watch, the Celestograph—a moon
    phase watch, and the Calendarmeto—a new take on the
    Ermeto with day, month and moon phase complications.

    Iconic Museum Dial

    Nathan George Horwitt designed the iconic Museum
    Dial as an exploration of the concept of time. An
    adherent of modernist principals, Horwitt took his
    inspiration from a sundial, with the signature dot
    representing the sun at high noon.

    Iconic Museum Dial

    Nathan George Horwitt designed the iconic Museum Dial
    as an exploration of the concept of time. An adherent of
    modernist principals, Horwitt took his inspiration from a
    sundial, with the signature dot representing the sun at
    high noon.

    The Kingmatic

    From its introduction, the Movado Kingmatic has
    stood as an icon of midcentury design and symbol of
    our dedication to quality. One of our longest-selling
    designs, the Kingmatic Collection reflected the new
    innovations and changing styles of its era.

    The Kingmatic

    From its introduction, the Movado Kingmatic has stood as
    an icon of midcentury design and symbol of our dedication
    to quality. One of our longest-selling designs, the Kingmatic
    Collection reflected the new innovations and changing
    styles of its era.

    MoMA

    Horwitt’s creation becomes the first watch dial to be
    accepted by the Museum of Modern Art, New York,
    into its permanent collection, solidifying its place in
    the cannon of modern design.

    MoMA

    Horwitt’s creation becomes the first watch dial to be
    accepted by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, into its
    permanent collection, solidifying its place in the cannon of
    modern design.

    El Primero

    At the 1969 Basel Fair, Movado and Zenith debuted
    the world’s first automatic chronograph movement,
    dubbed the El Primero, revolutionizing the industry.

    El Primero

    At the 1969 Basel Fair, Movado and Zenith debuted the
    world’s first automatic chronograph movement, dubbed the
    El Primero, revolutionizing the industry.

    A New Start

    As Movado entered its second century it found a new
    home when the company was purchased by Gedalio
    Grinberg and became part of the North American
    Watch Corporation. Grinberg had long appreciated
    Movado’s signature modern aesthetic and
    commitment to quality, making him the ideal choice
    to carry the iconic brand into the 21st century.

    A New Start

    As Movado entered its second century it found a new home
    when the company was purchased by Gedalio Grinberg
    and became part of the North American Watch
    Corporation. Grinberg had long appreciated Movado’s
    signature modern aesthetic and commitment to quality,
    making him the ideal choice to carry the iconic brand into
    the 21st century.

    Andy Warhol ‘Times 5’

    Movado debuts its first Artist Watch in partnership with the
    irrepressible Andy Warhol, a close friend of Movado’s late
    Chairman Gedalio Grinberg. Designed by Warhol, the
    timepiece reflects his fascination with multiple
    photographic images and everyday objects. Produced
    posthumously, Times 5 was comprised of five separate
    watches in rectangular cases linked to form a bracelet.
    Each features a series of black-and-white photos of New
    York on the dial.

    Andy Warhol ‘Times 5’

    Movado debuts its first Artist Watch in partnership with the
    irrepressible Andy Warhol, a close friend of Movado’s late
    Chairman Gedalio Grinberg. Designed by Warhol, the
    timepiece reflects his fascination with multiple photographic
    images and everyday objects. Produced posthumously,
    Times 5 was comprised of five separate watches in
    rectangular cases linked to form a bracelet. Each features a
    series of black-and-white photos of New York on the dial.

    The Bauhaus Watch

    Movado celebrated the 75th anniversary of the
    founding of the Bauhaus movement with a limited
    edition of our iconic museum watch. Designed by
    Horwitt, it featured a gold-plated case and stunning
    domed crystal.

    The Bauhaus Watch

    Movado celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of
    the Bauhaus movement with a limited edition of our iconic
    museum watch. Designed by Horwitt, it featured a gold-
    plated case and stunning domed crystal.

    The Vizio Collection

    Launched at the close of the 20th century, the Vizio
    Collection looked ahead to the future with striking
    modern design that pairs architectural lines with
    meticulous craftmanship and a sophisticated
    aesthetic.

    The Vizio Collection

    Launched at the close of the 20th century, the Vizio
    Collection looked ahead to the future with striking modern
    design that pairs architectural lines with meticulous
    craftmanship and a sophisticated aesthetic.

    Movado SE

    A classic style takes futuristic form with the debut of
    the Movado SE, an evolution of the original Sports
    Edition design with a new, sleekly sculptured
    silhouette.

    Movado SE

    A classic style takes futuristic form with the debut of the
    Movado SE, an evolution of the original Sports Edition
    design with a new, sleekly sculptured silhouette.

    Esperanza

    An instant hit, the Esperanza Collection is defined by
    modern, geometric lines and wrist-conforming free-
    falling links.

    Esperanza

    An instant hit, the Esperanza Collection is defined by modern,
    geometric lines and wrist-conforming free-falling links.

    Series 800

    The launch of Series 800 saw a redefinition of the art
    of performance—fine Swiss quartz and automatic
    sport timepieces marked by sculpted contours and
    signature details that pay homage to the design
    legacy of Movado.

    Series 800

    The launch of Series 800 saw a redefinition of the art of
    performance—fine Swiss quartz and automatic sport
    timepieces marked by sculpted contours and signature
    details that pay homage to the design legacy of Movado.

    BOLD

    Movado introduces the Movado BOLD collection—a
    line of ultra-contemporary watches that employ
    innovative materials, unexpected design and new
    takes on our iconic Museum dial.

    BOLD

    Movado introduces the Movado BOLD collection—a line of
    ultra-contemporary watches that employ innovative
    materials, unexpected design and new takes on our iconic
    Museum dial.

    Heritage Collection

    Movado’s Heritage Collection takes its inspiration
    from our archives—reimagining iconic designs from
    our history with a fresh, modern feel.

    Heritage Collection

    Movado’s Heritage Collection takes its inspiration from our
    archives—reimagining iconic designs from our history with
    a fresh, modern feel.

    The Jewelry Collection

    Modern elegance meets timeless luxury in this
    exclusive collection of signature designs.

    The Jewelry Collection

    Modern elegance meets timeless luxury in this exclusive
    collection of signature designs.

    Movado Alta

    In Esperanto, Alta means the peak, the highest point.
    This collection of automatic timepieces is the
    pinnacle of modern luxury and our most elevated to
    date. We are reimagining designs from our rich
    archives with a dedication to progress, innovation,
    and quality.

    Movado Alta

    In Esperanto, Alta means the peak, the highest point. This
    collection of automatic timepieces is the pinnacle of modern
    luxury and our most elevated to date. We are reimagining
    designs from our rich archives with a dedication to
    progress, innovation, and quality.

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