Movado

Movado Women's 604997 Gentry Watch

• Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
• Sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 27 mm

Product Description

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This elegant watch from Movado's Gentry collection has a black dial with luminous hands and markers and features a minute subdial at the six o'clock position. The dial is framed by a decorative stainless steel bezel with embossed hour markers and coin edge detailing. The watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet-style band that fastens with a invisible double-locking clasp. It has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and features Swiss quartz movement. Water-resistant to 99 feet, this watch 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.

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

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007P4AUY
• Item model number: 604997
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wife loves this Movado!!, November 10, 2006

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A. Wendt - See all my reviews
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This item purchased on Amazon and saved over $200.00 from the local mall jewlery store. The wife loves a solid watch and this watch is it. She always wanted a Movado but they never sold one with numbers on the face, this one does. Also Amazon gave a great warranty. Bought another watch for me thru Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy, June 17, 2009

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Sherry Davis "Blessed45" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This watch is everything they say, it is excellent and I wear it everywhere. I took it to a jewelry store and yes, they said it was a Movado

5.0 out of 5 stars Movado watches, May 7, 2009

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TaRaNTuLa - See all my reviews

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Beautiful watch for what for what I paid for it but it has an ETA made movement in it. ETA is a high grade watch movement maker in Switzerland. It makes me mad to see companies like Movado, Concord, Tag Heuer, Breitling, to name only a few, use movements made by ETA and not by them, and turn a huge profit when the ETA company deserves the credit. All in all, a beautiful watch for the money. Im glad it has a an automatic movement or I would not have bought it, because quartz movements are simple to make and are definately not worth the big bucks at all. Stick to cheap quartz watches if thats your desire. The case is built very solidly and the band is nicely solid, and thick. Gives you the feeling that it really is a quality piece of steel instead of some hollow steel banded junk. All in all, a gorgeous watch for the money. Too bad Movado gets the credit and ETA gets a menial sum for their movement, not to mention very little recognition. ETA has announced it will no longer provide movements for these watch brands unless they belong to the Swatch group, which ETA is also owned by.