History
1881 Founding
Achilles Ditesheim, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, hires six watchmakers and opens a small workshop in the village of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Ditesheim renames his young company Movado – a word meaning “always in motion”, in Esperanto, a language designed to unify the world The breakthrough design of the Polyplan captured attention in the Swiss watch industry and earned Movado its 20th patent in 1912. Its revolutionary movement was built on three planes that were angled to fit a case curved to follow the natural contours of the wrist.
Men's & Women's Collections
Movado BOLD
The Movado BOLD Watch Collection offers a modern, minimalist aesthetic with a confident twist. Browse statement watches from striking goldtone to contemporary-chic black designs.
Effortless blendly minimalist and elegant designs, the BOLD selection is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. The Movado BOLD collection is also the perfect gift for him or her. If you are looking for a thoughtful gift, browse our hand selected gift guides, featuring the best men’s and women’s gift watches and jewelry.
Museum CLASSIC
Explore Movado’s most iconic watch—the Museum Classic Collection. A minimalist design defined by a single dot at 12 o’clock to symbolize the sun at high noon. Crafted by Nathan George Horwitt in 1947, the Museum Classic Collection has stood the test of time.
The Museum Classic collection is available in a wide range of styles, from classic goldtone and silver bracelets to luxurious calfskin leather straps, making it easy to find the perfect design for any look.
Movado
Movado Alta
In Esperanto, Alta means the peak, the highest point. This collection of automatic timepieces is the pinnacle of modern luxury and our most elevated to date. We are reimagining designs from our rich archives with a dedication to progress, innovation, and quality.
