Movado

Movado Women's 604229 Museum Classic Gold-Plated Watch

• Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
• Polished gold-plated stainless steel case and bezel; Genuine black leather strap; Gold-plated stainless steel buckle
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)

Product Description

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With its sleek architectural lines and bold black Museum dial, this watch is classic Movado. It features a round black Museum dial with gold tone Dauphine hands and a single concave dot at the twelve o'clock position. This is the minimalist look made famous for Movado by American designer Nathan George Horwitt in 1947. Horwitt intended his design to be evocative of a sun dial, with the dot representing the sun at high noon. The dial is set in an ultra-thin gold-plated case and framed by a perfectly round gold tone stainless steel bezel with streamlined elongated lugs. It presents on a soft black calf skin strap that fastens with a buckle closure. This watch features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and Swiss quartz movement. Water-resistant to 99 feet, it can be worn while swimming or poolside diving, but it should not be worn while scuba diving.

About Movado
Movado, one of the most celebrated watch brands in the world, traces its origins to the small village of La Chaux-de-faunds, Switzerland where, in 1881, a young watchmaker named Achille Ditesheim hired six assistants and opened a small workshop. He called his company Movado, a word which means, roughly, "always in motion." The company grew and prospered, evolving from a small pocketwatch manufacturer into a leading innovator and designer of precision wristwatches. Throughout its history, Movado has maintained its place at the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in design, craftsmanship and technology. Movado watches are crafted by highly-skilled watchmakers to meet the exacting standards of Swiss time technology. They are accurate to within seconds a year. All Movado watches are sealed and protected against water, moisture and dust, and individually tested to meet strict international standards of quality. A long-time dedicated supporter of the arts, Movado has, itself, been the recipient of over 200 international awards. Movado watches can now be found in the permanent collections of over 20 museums worldwide.

Museum Collection
The watch dial defined by a dot at 12. Design simplicity unrivaled in the history of time-keeping. Flat dot/stick hands, or concave dot/dauphine hands. Stainless steel or gold-plated case. Fine leather strap. Swiss quartz movement. Sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 3 atm.

The Movado Story

The art of Movado is the art of design. Since its founding in 1881 by 19-year old entrepreneur Achille Ditesheim in the village of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Movado has achieved a legacy of design innovation, earning more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation in watch design and time technology.

Movado, meaning "always in motion" in the international language of Esperanto, is the hallmark of some of the most famous timepieces ever created: the 1912 Polyplan, its revolutionary, patented movement constructed on three planes to fit a case curved to follow the wrist…the WWI Soldier’s Watch with its elegant, protective grill…the 1927 Ermeto, a capsule-shaped pocket watch wound by the sliding motion of its case…the innovative 1950’s Kingmatic series of rotor-driven automatics…the Movado Artist’s Series by luminaries of the fine art world…and the Movado Museum® Watch with its legendary dial.

Defined by a single dot at 12 representing the sun at high noon, the Museum Watch dial is regarded as an icon of Modernism. It was designed by Bauhaus-influenced artist Nathan George Horwitt in 1947. When Horwitt’s dial was selected for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1960, it was the first watch dial ever awarded this distinction. The name "Museum Watch" derives from this recognition. Today, Movado watches are in prominent museums worldwide, and this legendary dial distinguishes an entire collection of singular timepieces.

The Movado Boutiques extend the Movado brand philosophy of design innovation beyond watches to a range of products for modern living. Exclusive offerings include the proprietary and patented 114-facet Movado Diamond™ jewelry collection, Movado’s own modern 18K gold, diamond, sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, signature pens and personal accessories, Movado clocks and fine Swiss watches. Selections are highlighted in our seasonal catalogs. There are currently more than 25 upscale Movado Boutique stores in major markets across the United States.

Excellence in design. A dedication to Swiss craftsmanship. The quest for technological innovation. The Movado philosophy remains as valid as it was in 1881. Swiss made and water resistant, all Movado watches are distinguished by a legacy of design innovation and dedication to the future of time. Discover the complete collection today.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007N7MJM
• Item model number: 604229
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,839 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars saved over $150 on amazon, October 23, 2005

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Arnold Ferrer - See all my reviews
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I researched the price of this watch against other websites, jeweler websites, and local jewelery stores. Websites like (...) had the same watch for $20 more. Jeweler websites and the jewelers at the mall both sold the watch from $100-150 more.
My order came packaged well and came in 4 days. Original Movado box and manual came with the order also.
I had a very good experience ordering this watch from Amazon.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I have been looking for!, February 1, 2006

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DIANE C. WILT "D. Wilt" (Lafayette CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful watch. It is clean, small, thin and beautifully designed. It is low tech AND I can read the time with or without my glasses as there are no numerals. The watchband is also simple and elegant. I bought it to wear "out at night" but find I am wearing it almost every day. It is unique in today's electronic world.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this watch, June 2, 2007

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B. Wiesenberg (Boonton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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I love the elegant simplicity of this watch. I can wear it with anything. Being 50+, I can easily see what time it is, and I couldn't say that for a lot of other watches I tried. One customer review stated they thought the band was cheap, but I like the plain black leather and it feels good on my wrist. I never thought I could own a Movado, but at this price, it was a no-brainer.