Top 11 Best Movado watches [List & Guide]

Top 11 Best Movado watches [List & Guide]

Movado is a watch brand with a long and rich history. Over the course of its long history, the brand has come up with numerous innovations and interesting designs. In fact, Movado has earned more than 100 patents and 200 international awards.

Movado was founded as LAI Ditescheim & Freres SA in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, by Léopold Achille Isidore Ditesheim. In 1905, the name was changed to Movado and has remained the same ever since.

The company also has American roots since it was acquired by North American Watch Corp in 1983. The name Movado means ”always in motion” and reflects the vision and concept that the brand stands for.

Movado focuses on making stylish and elegant timepieces with classic, minimalistic designs, and they are known for their iconic metallic dot at 12 o’clock which makes it possible to instantly recognize them. This dot is meant to symbolize the sun at high noon.

Movado has manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and truly has a watch for everyone. From Swiss luxury timepieces to accessible fashion watches. The brand is appreciated for making high-quality timepieces at great prices which are reflected in their quality and attention to detail. What makes them stand out from many other watch brands is their great combination of craftsmanship and modern fashion designs.

In this article, we are looking closer at the best and most popular Movado watches. There is a Movado watch for everyone, so let’s dig in and find the one that you like the most.

Best Movado watches

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Movado 0606504 Museum

Starting off this list, we have the Movado Museum 0606504 watch. This is a stylish and minimalistic everyday watch with a slightly sporty touch to it. It is presented with a stainless steel case with a diameter of 40mm and has a sapphire crystal on top. The 40mm case is a reasonable and common size for everyday watches for men that works for many different wrist sizes. 

For versatility, it is presented on a stainless steel bracelet which also helps make it more sporty. It has a rounded polished bezel and rectangular, squared-off lugs. The water resistance is 30m/100 feet which, in practice, means that it can withstand water splashes but is not suitable for swimming.

The dial, like on Most Movado watches, is certainly the highlight of this watch. It is black and is designed to be extremely simple and minimalistic. Apart from the metallic dot at 12 o’clock, it has no additional details. The hands are made of polished metal and have a beveled design that pairs perfectly with the black background and also provides excellent legibility.

Powering this watch is a Swiss quartz movement.

All in all, if you’re looking for a stylish and minimalistic everyday watch that looks just as great with a suit as it does with jeans, this is certainly a great choice.

Specifications

• Diameter: 40mm
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Water resistance: 30m/100 feet

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Movado Bold 3600259

Next up, we have the Movado Bold 3600259. As the name suggests, this is a sportier and more masculine timepiece, and this can instantly be recognized from its design.

It is presented with a larger 42.5mm gunmetal grey ion-plated stainless steel case and has a matching bracelet. In fact, Movado has designed this watch so that every single visible detail has the same color, making for a monochromatic look. This creates a sporty and cool look, but a downside of this is of course that the legibility isn’t the best.

As a result, this watch is a sporty alternative that works great for everyday wear, and in particular on more casual occasions.

The watch features a sunburst finish which reflects the light beautifully and helps make the watch more vibrant. The hands are sword-shaped and have the same color as the rest of the watch, and equally so the dot at 12 o’clock. For a subtle touch and depth, the dial has recessed minutes and hour markers around the edge of the dial. On top of the case sits a K1 mineral crystal.

The watch has a water resistance of 30m/100 feet which means that it can only handle water splashes and is not suitable for swimming.

Powering the watch is a Swiss quartz movement. It’s reliable, durable, and offers great precision.

Specifications

• Diameter: 42.5mm
• Thickness: 11mm
• Water resistance: 30mm
• Crystal: mineral
• Movement: Swiss quartz

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Movado Swiss Quartz 3600588

The Movado 3600588 is a watch that stands out with its bright and striking design. It has a monochromatic design where everything is made in yellow gold.

The watch has a slim and sleek design with a diameter of 42mm. The case is yellow gold ion-plated stainless steel case and is presented with a yellow gold ion-plated stainless steel mesh bracelet which further adds some elegance and class to this timepiece. Due to the case design with small lugs and a thin bezel, it has a large dial that catches most of the attention. The dial is beautiful but executed in a minimalistic way with a striking sunburst that reflects the light beautifully. The watch is equipped with small and simple rectangular gold hands. The only downside is that the hands are made in the same yellow-gold color which means it doesn’t provide any contrast to the background. But this choice is a matter of design.

It is powered by a Swiss quartz movement for accurate and reliable timekeeping. On top of the case, Movado has opted for a K1 mineral crystal which is more shatter-resistant than sapphire crystal.

Specifications

• Diameter: 42mm
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Crystal: mineral crystal

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Movado Museum Classic 0607349

The Movado Museum Classic 0607349 is part of the Museum collection which is Movado’s oldest and most iconic design. It features a 40mm stainless steel case, and the core concept of this watch is minimalism and elegance.

This watch is perfect if you are looking for something simple but also stylish. Thanks to its clean design, it works great as an everyday watch, but also on formal occasions. It is presented on a stainless steel mesh bracelet which is versatile and more elegant than a standard link bracelet. The front of the case has a sapphire crystal.

The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement which offers reliability and durability. 

The watch has a beautiful minimalistic blue dial with metal beveled hands which provide a beautiful contrast and an elegant look paired with the blue dial. The water resistance is, like Most Movado watches, 30 meters.

We really like this model due to its combination of elegance and sportiness which makes it extremely versatile and suitable for both formal and casual occasions.

Specifications

• Diameter: 40mm
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m

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Movado Bold 3600537

The Movado Bold 3600537 is a watch with a slightly more classic design. It is still part of the Movado Bold collection, meaning it is designed to be sporty and masculine, but its monochrome design and leather strap makes it more classy. If you enjoy the look of dress watches or are looking for something classic yet stylish, this is definitely a great choice.

The watch has a 40mm case but with a black ion-plating on top of stainless steel which gives it a more masculine and sporty appearance. On top of the case sits a K1 crystal. To go with the dressy theme, it also has a slim profile which allows it to sit comfortably o the wrist and slide under a cuff without any issues.

It also has a monochrome design, meaning that the whole watch is black, including the hands and dial. This does naturally affect the legibility, but it does give a cool and masculine look. The hands are slim and have a rectangular shape which goes well with its elegant theme. Movado has opted for a K1 crystal on top. The risk with an all-black watch is that it can become a bit boring, but the sunburst finish reflects the light beautifully and makes it very vibrant.

The watch features a Swiss Quartz movement with great precision and reliability. The water resistance is 30m.

All in all, this monochrome watch is masculine yet elegant and classic. Presented on the leather strap, it makes it even more suitable for formal occasions.

Specifications

• Diameter: 40mm
• Crystal: mineral
• Water resistance: 30m
• Movement: Swiss quartz

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Movado 605746 Sport

The Movado Sport 605746 is, as the name suggests, a sports watch that is a nice contrast to Movado’s otherwise generally dressy and elegant timepieces. At the same time, it keeps Movado’s signature minimalistic design language.

The watch features a stainless steel case with a diameter of 39mm with a design that reminds a lot of dive watches. It has a flat polished bezel with a small crown protected by crown guards at 3 o’clock. The water resistance, however, remains the same at 30m/100 feet. The watch uses a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

It is presented on a three-link bracelet with a combination of polished middle links and brushed side links for a sporty yet elegant look. The bracelet has a hidden double-locking clasp. Inside the watch is a Swiss quartz movement with great precision and accuracy.

The watch features Movado’s signature Museum dial with a concave hour marker at 12 o’clock. The dial is black and features silver-tone hands which round off this watch for a beautiful, elegant look.

Specifications

• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Water resistance: 30m/100 feet
• Diameter: 39mm
• Crystal: Sapphire

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Movado BOLD TR90 3600047

The Movado BOLD TR90 3600047 is a modern, aggressive, and sporty timepiece with a masculine appearance.

It features a large and bulky case with a diameter of 42mm with a composite material and stainless steel. For a sporty look, it has an all-black design. The case has squared-off, rectangular hour markers, and a small and discreet crown at 3 o’clock. It uses a K1 mineral crystal on top. The case has a large flat and polished bezel design which is a great design choice as it keeps the dial from looking too big on the wrist.

Speaking of the dial, it has a black background with the signature Movado dot at 12 o’clock and slim black sword-shaped hands.

The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement which offers great accuracy and reliability. The water resistance is 30 meters.

This watch is a perfect choice for a man who wants a watch that stands out from the ordinary and has a sporty and aggressive design. With its all-black look, sporty bracelet, and aggressive case design, this watch is sure to highlight any style. The bracelet for this watch has a unique yet stylish design with a secure deployment clasp.

Specifications

• Diameter: 42mm
• Water resistance: 30mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Movement: Swiss quartz

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Movado BOLD Thin 3600260

The Movado Bold Thin 3600260 is exactly what we expect a Movado watch to be. It is elegant, sleek, and stylish with a minimalistic yet refined and beautiful design.

It has a rather large stainless steel case with a diameter of 44mm with a slim profile and a polished bezel and sides. The small lugs help ensure that the watch wears small and helps it sit better on the wrist. The crown at 3 o’clock is small and integrated into the case which allows for a more seamless look. It is small yet important details like these that truly help make Movado watches stand out.

The watch is designed with a monochrome look, with a silver dial, a silver-colored case, and a silver-colored bracelet. Even the hands are silver, and this has both pros and cons, because whilst it does have a slight effect on the legibility of the watch, it allows for a unified and seamless appearance. For the crystal, Movado has opted for a K1 mineral crystal.

The dial is silver and has a beautiful sunburst brushed finish to it. Around the outer edge of the dial, it has a relatively large rehaut made in polished silver which goes well with the overall design of the watch, but also keeps the watch from being too big and ”in your face”. At 12 o’clock, we find the signature Movado logo.

It is powered by a Swiss quartz movement which is durable, reliable, and offers great accuracy.

All in all, the Movado Bold Thin 3600260 is a stylish and versatile watch with a design that makes it great for everyday wear, and in particular for men who have slightly larger wrists. It has a refined and sophisticated minimalistic style which shows that Movado has really paid attention to the details.

Last but not least, it is presented on a comfortable mesh bracelet with a deployment clasp that looks elegant yet offers versatile performance. In other words, it is a watch that offers everything you expect from Movado.

Specifications

• Water resistance: 30m
• Diameter: 44mm
• Crystal: Mineral
• Movement: Swiss quartz

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Movado Swiss Museum Classic

This is one of our favorite Movado watches as it offers unmistakable beauty and elegance. In our opinion, it is one of the most elegant and best choices for an affordable dress watch on the market. And the Swiss Museum Classic shows that less truly is more.

This minimalistic dress has a slim and elegant yellow-gold tone case with a small crown at 3 o’clock and a thin, polished bezel. The lugs are thin and have a beautiful rectangular shape. For a dress watch, the case design doesn’t really get much better and more suitable than this. On top of the case sits a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. For an even more minimalistic appearance, it does not have a seconds hand.

The watch has a stunning all-black dial with gold polished and beveled hands. The yellow gold hands provide a stunning contrast against the black background and obviously pair with the case exceptionally well. On the dial, you’ll also find the iconic Movado dot at 12 o’clock.

To go with the elegant theme, it is presented on a fine leather strap in black, matching the color of the dial. This is of course the go-to bracelet/strap option for a dress watch.

It is powered by a Swiss quartz movement which offers great accuracy and reliability. The water resistance of this watch is 30 meters / 100 feet.

All in all, this is one of the most elegant and classy affordable dress watches you can find. It will slide under a cuff without any issues, and it will complement your outfit beautifully whilst not stealing the show.

Specifications

• Diameter: 40mm
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m/100 feet
• Movement: Quartz

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Movado Swiss Quartz 3600366

For a rustic and bold appearance, the Movado 3600366 may be the watch for you. We have already looked at the same model but with a bracelet, and if you want something more versatile and classic.

Looking at this watch, it becomes very evident just how much of a difference a bracelet/strap makes on a watch.

The watch features a rather bulky and robust 43mm gunmetal gray ion-plated stainless steel case. The case has thick rectangular lugs and a relatively thin bezel.

The dial of the watch is designed to match the dial, and has the same gunmetal gray color, creating a seamless impression. The hands are thin and have a pencil shape. Since they are in the same color as the dial, the legibility isn’t perfect, but it works. The beautiful sunburst finish on the dial reflects the light and makes it much more vibrant. At 12 o’clock, we have the signature dot. The dial has recessed hour markers which provide some depth to the dial.

The watch is powered by a reliable and durable Swiss quartz movement. The water resistance is 30m/100 feet.

All in all, this is a watch with a sporty and rustic design that is balanced by an elegant leather strap which helps make it suitable for everyday wear.

Specifications

• Diameter: 43mm
• Movement: Quartz
• Water resistance: 30m/100 feet

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Is Movado a luxury brand?

Yes and no. Movado focuses on making luxury watches and portraying itself as a luxury watch brand. Whilst Movado watches are generally priced at the lower end of the luxury watch spectrum, they still put great emphasis on quality, finish, and material choices. In other words, everything you would expect from a luxury brand. In addition, Movado does make some of its watches in Switzerland to achieve a greater sense of luxury.

At the same time, the company also does manufacture more affordable fashion watches, but they are still made with great precision and quality. The brand has, however, gone a more fashion-focused route in recent times, but only the future will tell if Movado continues to be known as a luxury brand or a fashion brand.

Everything is relative depending on who you ask, but the general reputation of Movado is that it is a luxury/entry-level luxury watch brand.

Is Movado a Swiss brand?

As mentioned earlier, Movado was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1881. Movado is today owned by Movado Group Inc after North American Watch Corp acquired Movado in 1983. Since then, Movado has been American-owned, however, most of the brand’s watches are made in Switzerland. Usually, you can see if the watch is made in Switzerland by looking at the dial at 6 o’clock. If it is made in Switzerland, it will naturally have the “Swiss Made” marking.

In Movado’s own words:

“From our Swiss luxury timepieces to our accessible fashion watches, each of our brands is recognized for its inherent quality and distinctive image within its price category. Collectively, our timepieces are sold throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Far East.”

What does a Movado watch cost?

Movado watches can vary a lot in price. On one hand, we have the non-Swiss-made watches that are more focused on fashion and style, and on the other, we have the classic Museum Movado watches made in Switzerland. The most affordable Movado watches are normally priced at around $300 to $500, but the more expensive Swiss-made alternatives usually come in at around $1000.

Are Movado watches real gold?

Whilst Movado has made some watches in real 18K gold and some with 18k gold plating, Movado does not focus on making solid gold watches today. The reason is simple: making them in solid gold would mean exorbitant price tags, and Movado does not have that target audience, which is why it doesn’t make sense for the brand to make them. For its gold watches, Movado generally uses yellow gold ion-plated stainless steel cases.

What is the dot on Movado watches made of?

The signature design element that has become most closely associated with Movado is the dot at 12 o’clock. This dot is metallic.

How long does a Movado watch last?

A Movado watch can last for many years with proper care and maintenance. If we talk about the battery life of its quartz watches, Movado quartz timepieces are powered by a 1.55 Volt silver-oxide battery and will last approximately 18-36 months under normal use. If you change the battery on your timepiece, take good care of it, and do not subject it to any extreme conditions, it can last for a really long time.

Many Movado quartz watches have a so-called end-of-life feature which means that the seconds will start to move haltingly in 4-second increments, indicating that the energy has almost run out and that the battery needs to be replaced.