Started by Achilles Ditesheim in 1881, the Movado watches company has been making watches for well over a century. Ditesheim was only 19 when he started the small Swiss company, hiring several other watchmakers to help him open the small workshop. The name Movado literally means, “Always in motion,” and Movado watches have been built upon this idea.

It wasn’t until 1947 that Movado watches would first earn world renown by creating the Movado Museum Watch, known for a watch dial that included a single dot. Nathan George Horwitt created this style and the single dot, which represents the mid-day sun at noon, still defines the company today. Still today, the style is considered revolutionary and the design became the very first watch the Museum of Modern Art ever displayed. Today it still has a permanent place in the museum’s collections.

From the company’s inception, it has focused on producing timepieces that are functional and stylish. The company pursues quality, but goes a step further to create beautiful pieces of art with each watch they release. Still today, Movado watches are well known for their iconic style, innovation and durability. The introduction of Movado’s Vizio watch showed the company’s continual pursuit of innovation, showing off a unique design inspired by architecture. In 2000, Movado strode into the new millennium with the Movado SE, a modern, futuristic watch with a sculptured look and sleek silhouette. A decade later, color would be added to the Movado line with the launch of the new Movado BOLD, including bright accents, vibrant colors and the traditional signature dot.

Today, Movado watches are available for both men and women who want to enjoy the unique, iconic style that sets Movado apart from other watchmakers. For women, Movado offers watches with a sleek look, specifically designed to fit a woman’s wrist. Most watches designed for women come with slim bands to avoid looking heavy on a woman’s slimmer wrist. These watches are lightweight, water resistant and durable. Most women’s designs come in silver, offering a classic look that goes well with any outfit. One new release for women is the Mid-size Movado BOLD 3600056 ladies resin case chronograph date watch, the signature Movado Dot appears at the 12 o’clock position making it stand out.

The men’s watches designed by Movado provide exceptional quality and durability. Most watches designed for men come with bracelet wrist bands or a leather wrist band. The primary colors used for men’s watches include silver and black, making it easy for men to match the watch to their clothing. The classic style looks great with a suit at the office or even goes well with jeans and a t-shirt on the weekend. One of the newest styles available for men is the Movado Series 800, which comes in black Performance steel, date display, black calfskin strap, sapphire crystal, seconds hand world timer hand and more.

Movado watches are available in certain stores and online for men and women that wish to wear these sleek, iconic watches. Individuals around the globe turn to Movado when they desire quality, knowing that the purchase of a Movado provides them with quality, style and innovation when buying a new timepiece.

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