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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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