Movado

Movado Women's 690299 Museum Classic Gold-Plated Watch

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

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This classic Museum dial watch showcases Movado's celebrated minimalist design. The round black dial is punctuated with gold-toned Dauphine hands and a single concave dot marker at the 12 o'clock position. This signature dial, famously introduced for Movado by American designer Nathan George Horwitt in 1947, is intended to evoke images of a sun dial, with the dot representing the sun at high noon. The black dial is set off beautifully by a gold-toned stainless steel case and bezel. A black leather strap with a buckle closure completes the sleek and sophisticated look. Other notable features of this watch include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, precise Swiss quartz movement, and water resistance to 30 meters.

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

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AHHQ1Y
• Item model number: 690299
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,694 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, January 20, 2007

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I've been seeing ads for the Movado museum watch since the 80s and thought it always looked beautiful although I'd never seen it in person. I finally bought this one online. It turned out to be quite a disappointment. It's a nice looking watch but it's cheaply made. It feels flimsy when you hold it in your hand, the leather strap is too short and I have to keep mine on the largest opening, and the buckle broke immediately the very first time I put the watch on. I would not buy again...

BTW, I now see that this watch is listed for $450 on Amazon?!?!?! I paid somehwere between $150 and $180 from Amazon in early 2007. At that price it was an OK watch. At $450, this watch is a total rip off -- defiantely not worth that!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Movado watch broke after just 6 months, December 18, 2006

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Bought that for wife in April, by December it did not work anymore and have to send it for warranty. Will avoid this brand in the future....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new Movado is everything I hoped it would be!, November 9, 2006

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I was looking for a classic, and my Movado is it. It's both simple and elegant. I wear it everday, whether to work or out for the evening and it always looks great.