Sleek, modern styling and superior durability combine in this
handsome Museum dial watch from Movado's Valor series. It
features a black rectangular dial with silver-tone hands and a
small silver-tone dot and Movado logo at the twelve o'clock
position. The dial is housed in a case crafted from steely blue
tungsten carbide with a virtually scratch-proof finish. This
metal rates a 7 of 10 on Movado's scratch-proof scale. For
comparison, aluminum rates a 3, gold a 4, steel a 5, and diamond
a full 10. The watch presents on a handsome bracelet-style band
made up of polished rectangular links and fastens with a hidden
push-button deployment clasp. The case measures 35 mm long and
bracelet measures 23 mm wide. Other notable features of this
watch include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and precise
Swiss quartz movement. Water-resistant to 30 meters, it can
withstand splashes and brief immersion in water; however, it is
not sufficiently resistant for swimming.
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 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 -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 re. 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.