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You know it's a Movado watch - a world-class timepiece - when you seen the dot on the dial. That lone dot, always placed at 12:00, represents the sun at its highest point in the day, which is how the ancients kept track of time.Movado, founded in 1881 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, aims for that timeless, classic quality in its timepieces, while also evolving and bringing its clients the latest styles. In fact the word Movado translates "always in motion" in Esperanto, the universal language created to foster international peace. When you purchase a Movado timepiece you can rest assured that it is something very special.
Men's watches
Start out a wow watch like Movado Men's Fiero Swiss quartz watch with its black dial and tungsten carbide case and bracelet. The sleek oval case houses a soft rectangular crystal, giving the watch an elegant, sleek shape. The case and bracelet are created from tungsten carbide, making it as tough as it is fashionable. The bracelet also features black rubber links interlacing between the tungsten links. The result is a perfect blend with the black dial. The silver dot at 12:00 and silver hands stand out nicely against the dial. Powered with Swiss quartz movement, the Fiero is among the most accurate watches available today.
It is water resistant to 30 meters and comes with a five-year warranty.Another striking Movado watch for men is the sapphire stainless steel bracelet watch. So stunningly simple in form, all eyes will be on this watch. A chic, unadorned stainless steel bracelet and case are the backdrop for a standout, round black dial, with the Movado dot at 12:00. A synthetic sapphire crystal protects the dial, chosen for its strong, scratch-resistant surface. Sapphire ranks a nine on the Mohs scale for mineral hardness. The only harder surface is the diamond, which is ranked a 10.Can't decide between a gold or silver-tone watch?
You get both with the Men's Juro two-tone stainless steel bracelet watch. The case and bracelet are stainless steel with gold accents around a black dial. The two stylish hands and the Movado dot at 12:00 are in gold tone. On the bevel, are two diamond accents at each hour mark, giving this watch a dazzling look. Gold-tone accents run through the stainless steel bracelet. With its Swiss quartz movement, your watch will run as good as it looks. Water resistant to 30 meters, two-tone Juro model comes with a one-year warranty.
If you are looking for something just a bit more sporty, you may like the diver features on the Movado Men's silver-tone dial stainless steel bracelet watch. A simple brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet meets at the 38 MM case. The silver-tone dial has luminescent Arabic numbers at nine hour positions, the other three getting bumped to make room for the three subdials that put the sport in this fine timepiece. Water resistant to 30 meters, the watch carries a one-year warranty.
Women's watches
Movado has introduced several women's watches with circle link bracelets, including the Women's Rondiro gold-tone stainless steel bracelet watch. The rich gold links of the bracelet are set off by the slightly larger circular case. The watch's black dial stands out among all that gold. The bracelet is 6 inches long, plus the jewelry clasp. It comes with a one-year warranty.Keeping with the circle style bracelet, Movado's Women's Buleto stainless steel bracelet watch looks more like jewelry than a watch. Linked stainless steel circles form the bracelet, joining in the center by a slightly larger circular watch case that holds a small black dial.
There's just enough room on this petite face for the Movado dot at 12:00 and two silver hands. The bracelet measures 7 inches long. It carries a one-year warranty.For a simple modern look try the Movado Women's Vivo gold-tone stainless steel bracelet watch. This wear-everyday watch has a high-polished gold case and matching solid stainless steel bracelet. With most of the bracelet formed from a solid piece of stainless steel, this looks like a bangle bracelet with a built-in watch. The golden dot at 12:00 and the hour and minute hands stand out against the black dial.
The bracelet is 6 inches long and it comes with a one-year warranty.For a standout look, check out the Women's diamond stainless steel watch that is part of the Esperanza Collection. The watch, encrusted with 20 round diamonds on the bezel, shimmers in sharp contrast to the Bordeaux satin strap. The case is frosted stainless steel and the bezel carries the 0.80 ct. of diamonds. On the face is rich mother of pearl, accented by a silver-tone dot at 12:00 and its two hands. The fabric strap is 8 inches long by 4/5 of an inch wide. It comes with a one-year warranty.
