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WHEN ICONS WEAR ICONS

When I Move You Move

WHEN ICONS WEAR ICONS

When I Move You Move

OUR HISTORY

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 the 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 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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